-
Happy 1/23 Day! A discussion about red flag laws followed followed a preview of the upcoming State of the State. Then a conversation on tenant rights in Detroit. Plus a little bit about the Lunar New Year.
-
With pandemic-era benefits winding down and the eviction moratorium ended, Detroit tenants are seeing more evictions — and housing activists and residents are demanding a series of policy efforts to better protect tenants.
-
Under the "right to renew" law, landlords are required to make a “good faith” renewal offer to tenants no later than 180 days before the end of their current lease.
-
On today's show, we spoke with EMU faculty from the picket line in Ypsilanti, and WWII "Rosies" shared their stories. Plus, an update on tick season from IPR and then three renters dished on their role in the formation of the Detroit Tenants Association.
-
Detroiters are no strangers to fluctuating economic landscapes. The city once known for its low cost of living and high homeownership rate has recently transitioned to a majority-renter city.
-
Measures to slow the spread of coronavirus have caused many businesses to grind to a halt. Employees at these businesses have been told to stay home or…
-
Clark Washington Jr. works 10 hours a day, five days a week driving a hi-lo on a shift that starts at 9 p.m.He keeps his costs low, living with his…
-
The city of Grand Rapids has a proposed ordinance that aims to protect renters from predatory landlords.But residents at a public hearing during a city…
-
A Detroit City Council committee heard some passionate pleas for tighter rules on city landlords and their rental properties Monday.Renters’ advocates and…
-
In order to afford the average monthly rent in Michigan, a household would need to earn $16.24 per hour. That's nearly double the state’s current minimum…