Utah renters face unprecedented high rents and fees and low vacancy rates and affordable housing stock, writes Francisca Blanc, a co-founder of the Renters Justice Coalition.
. A regular person would not understand what the laws mean or the associated consequences.
To have systemic transformations to balance the landlord-tenant rights and responsibilities, change must take place through legislative actions at the state level. The task might seem monumental. Few housing advocates may feel they carry the responsibilities of many. The power and strength ofwill be the force to advocate for housing systemic transformations in our state.
I’m grateful The Salt Lake Tribune continues to provide investigative journalism that matters to our community. As a reader and renter, I’m capable of providing a response to their journalism through this written commentary based on my personal and professional experiences. As a housing advocate, I know very well I cannot continue my work without the support of an organized renters’ group, because representation matters.
If you are a renter, please know this: We see you and we recognize you. Do not let such comments make you believe you are some sort ofwho is hiding away from life’s issues and responsibilities. Do not let such derogatory statements define you. I urge you to be kind, to share your story, to let the community know who you are and to tell all of us about your contributions to a better and just community.
We as renters face unprecedented high rents and fees and low vacancy rates and affordable housing stock. The cost of living
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