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Today in Labor History January 30, 1909: Organizer Saul Alinsky was born in Chicago, Illinois. He worked with the Industrial Areas Foundation, in Chicago, helping tenants fight their landlords. In 1972, he published "Rules for Radicals," a guide for organizers and community activists. The first rule was: “Power is not only what you have, but what your enemy thinks you have.” Another rule was "Ridicule is man's most potent weapon. There is no defense. It is almost impossible to counterattack ridicule. Also, it infuriates the opposition, who then react to your advantage."

There are a lot of valid criticisms one could make of Alinsky’s politics. But his strategies for community organizing are pretty sound. If you are wanting to organize your workplace or community and aren’t really sure where to start, or how to do it, you could start by reading up on Alinsky’s organizing methods.

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@6G @grrlscientist also tax incentives for anything sustainable or more energy efficient rarely apply to #rental props for the #landlords nor #tenants. Upgrading hvac systems insulation roof windows doors fresh air ventilation systems - nothing. Tho it would bring the total cost of housing incl utilities down for tenants. Maddening. I think alot of small landlords <10 props would really benefit as would tenants and planet

#fedilaw #ontario #legal #tenants <acknowledging: legal advice on the internet does not form attorney-client relationship>

Tenant moves out. Occupant (common law partner) remains and continues to pay rent and upkeep for 3+ yrs. Landlord _knew_ this, failed to provide form N14 - Landlord’s Notice to the Spouse of the Tenant who Vacated the Rental Unit within the required 45 days. Occupant is correctly considered tenant under the RTA, yes? if I read RTA section 100(2) correctly.

> “I think the best way to combat corporate #landlords is to make their model less profitable,” Nagy said. She said stronger tenant protections and rent stabilization laws are ways to achieve that. #Tenants may also withhold #rent when repairs aren’t being made. And more tenants are speaking directly to pension funds or universities that pool their money into hedge funds and real estate investment trusts to get a profit.

vice.com/en/article/people-are

VICE · People Are Organizing to Fight the Private Equity Firms Who Own Their HomesBy Roshan Abraham