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Safe, affordable, and dignified housing is necessary for economic stability. The lack of affordable housing for low-income people, inequitable housing practices and policies, and displacement interfere with employment opportunities, disrupt educational access, and create long-term economic, health, public safety, educational and other social costs.

MLRI works with tenants, community groups, legal aid advocates, policymakers, and a broad range of organizations to advance healthy, safe, and affordable housing for all.

MLRI’s housing advocacy focuses on:

  • strengthening the rights of low-income renters.
  • preventing displacement of low-income residents especially in gentrifying communities.
  • furthering fair housing.
  • ensuring meaningful access to the court system by low income tenants.
  • advancing preservation and production of truly affordable housing.
  • preventing homelessness and removing barriers to shelters.