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Historic Tenant Union Emerges Amid Housing Crisis

1/6/2026

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  • Tenants in low-income housing across six states have formed the largest tenant union in U.S. history, targeting Capital Realty Group.
  • They report severe neglect, including mold and broken systems, amid alleged landlord retaliation and intimidation tactics.
  • In Connecticut and Kentucky, landlords raise rents and send eviction notices.
  • Unions lack national oversight, leaving landlords unaccountable, while organizers say momentum is growing and expansion continues.