To promote the establishment of resident organizations and provide additional amounts for tenant organizations, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action · September 29, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
The Tenants' Right to Organize Act protects tenants in federally-assisted housing from retaliation and gives them the legal right to form organizations to address living conditions and housing-related issues. The bill applies to tenants receiving housing vouchers under the Section 8 program and those in low-income housing tax credit developments, requiring landlords and housing agencies to recognize legitimate tenant organizations, respond to their concerns within 60 days, and allow organizing activities like distributing flyers and holding meetings. The legislation establishes enforcement protocols for investigating complaints and retaliation, prohibits withholding rental assistance from tenants who file complaints, and requires annual notice to tenants of their organizing rights. The bill also allocates funding for tenant outreach, training, and technical assistance programs, including at least one million dollars for a tenant training program through the Corporation for National and Community Service, with funds available across multiple fiscal years. Housing agencies must establish new rules allowing $25 per unit annually for resident council services and conduct surveys to gather tenant feedback on housing inspections.
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