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Raytown Tenants Fight Back: Rent Strike Against Evictions

12/31/2025

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Cynthia Barlow, a Bowen Tower tenant in Raytown, Missouri, organized a rent strike after rent rose from $993 to $1,213 amid flooding, mold, and pest infestations.
The rent strike has gained traction as tenants form unions and seek reforms.
Alta/CGHS, the property management company, issued eviction notices to 28 tenants despite reporting $1 million in repairs.
Tenants remain determined to advocate for their rights despite eviction risks.

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Story summary

Cynthia Barlow, a Bowen Tower tenant in Raytown, Missouri, organized a rent strike after rent rose from $993 to $1,213 amid flooding, mold, and pest infestations.
The rent strike has gained traction as tenants form unions and seek reforms.
Alta/CGHS, the property management company, issued eviction notices to 28 tenants despite reporting $1 million in repairs.
Tenants remain determined to advocate for their rights despite eviction risks.