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Have you ever waited for fixes in your rental apartment, or received a rent hike notice, and wondered what you can do about any of it ([link removed]) ?

Two dozen people renting from the South Side company NRM Properties, LLC decided in March to form the NRM Tenant Union ([link removed]) . A rolling rent strike, started a month ago, is aimed at four key concerns: rising rents, delayed and inadequate repairs, high utility costs and inconsistent communication.

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✍️ Newsletter written by Charlie Wolfson ([link removed]) ,

Public Source local government reporter & newsletter editor


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** Landlord NRM faces health code violations, judgments and now a rent strike ([link removed])
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The owner of scores of properties with hundreds of units has lost court cases involving failed heat, air conditioning and leaks. Now its tenants are getting organized.
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Today is July 23.

14 years ago, 2012: The NCAA handed Penn State massive penalties for its handling of allegations against former football coach Jerry Sandusky, including a $60 million fine, a four-year ban from postseason games and a decrease in football scholarships. (AP)

50 years ago, 1976: Eleven Allegheny County magisterial district judges and 14 former ones were indicted on charges of corruption, bribery and kickbacks. (Post-Gazette)

52 years ago, 1974: Pittsburgh hosted the MLB All-Star Game for the third time; Pirates lefthander Ken Brett was the winning pitcher. (Post-Gazette)


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