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Tenants protest at City Hall ‘slum’ living conditions – building owner Leon Finney sits on Chicago Plan Commission

by Samantha Winslow Jan 21, 2010 Latasha Edwards said she has trouble sleeping at night because of the mice running around her apartment at all hours. She has four children, one of whom has developed asthma since she moved into … Continue reading

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Riverstone Residential – Park Plaza – Portland State students sue over bedbugs – Video

by Anne Yeager January 20, 2010 PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland State senior Jeff Rudnicky is in a bad situation. He has no place to call home and no money in his wallet. “It’s a difficult situation to say the least, … Continue reading

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Amanda Bonnen Twitter Suit Thrown Out By Judge: Tweet ‘Too Vague’

1-20-10 The tweet that caused a 25-year-old Chicago renter to be sued last summer was deemed “too vague” by a Cook County judge today–causing the defamation suit to be thrown out. Horizon Group Management LLC filed a lawsuit in July … Continue reading

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Beloit City officials ask more tenants to leave Countryside Village Apartments – 2 top problems – MOLD INFESTATION & no heat

by STAN STRICKER Jan. 18, 2010    Beloit city officials are watching the progress of renovations at Countryside Village Apartments on Freeman Parkway closely. Almost a month ago, dozens of tenants were evacuated after much of the complex was posted … Continue reading

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Riverstone Residential – Park Plaza – Bedbugs infest popular off-campus housing – “We believe the apartment management took the least expensive route instead of the most effective,” said attorney Lynn Clark

Carrie Johnston January 14, 2010 Adam Wickham/Portland State Vanguard Park Plaza Student residents of the Park Plaza are dealing with a rampant bedbug infestation and have contacted Student Legal and Mediation Services for help. “We believe the apartment management took … Continue reading

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