Ann Arbor Tenants Union

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Ann Arbor Tenants Union

4001 Michigan Union

AnnArbor,MI48109

763-6876

                                              Statement of Purpose

The Ann Arbor Tenants Union is concerned with the education, organization and defense of tenants. Tenants are 60% of Ann Arbor's population. Two-thirds of U of M students are tenants in Ann Arbor. Quality, affordable housing is a crucial issue for students, University workers, and the general Ann Arbor population. Each year the Tenants Union reaches thousands of these tenants directly through counseling, organizing, and educational activities.

                                              Organizational Structure

Services are provided to individuals and groups through the central service operation located in the Michigan Union. In addition, several Tenants Union locals exist at apartment complexes in area.

                                               Community Services

The Tenants Union is available for phone counseling on Monday and Thursday afternoons. Tenant clinics are held on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

                                                 Current News

The Appleridge Tenant's Union local launched a rent strike in March. The Arbordale-Parkhurst local met with City Councilperson Edgren regarding an Ann Arbor Community Development Subsidy to an exploitative landlord. One of the tasks of the Tenants Union is to make it easier for tenants to control their affairs. If you have housing questions and concerns, feel free to write, cali, or come by the Tenants Union office.