Tens of thousands across the U.S. will join one of the largest coordinated rent strikes in decades Friday, affecting three of America's largest cities — Los Angeles, New York and Philadelphia.
But, Weaver said, it's not just about sticking it to landlords. They are also advocating for a relief fund for apartment owners, too. What Weaver hopes to see, she said, is"unprecedented government intervention" in the housing market because of the economic effects of the pandemic, and she wants this to be the chance to make the market more equitable.
Bob Pinnegar, CEO of the National Apartment Association, which has 81,000 members nationwide, said that April was a good month for apartment owners and that many saw tenants use credits cards to pay rent in advance of expected stimulus money. Doug Bibby, president of the National Multifamily Housing Council, which represents the apartment industry, called the strike"reckless" because of the ripple effects on the housing market.
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