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Italy
Since its founding in 2011, ACORN Italy has been a leading force in the fight for tenants’ rights, tackling housing exploitation and advocating for fair rental laws. The organization played a crucial role in securing protections against “black rents,” where landlords forced tenants into illegal, contract-free agreements. Through relentless organizing, legal battles, and national advocacy, ACORN Italy won a historic Supreme Court victory in 2017, solidifying tenant protections and striking a major blow against housing injustice.
Today, ACORN Italy continues to empower renters, challenge exploitative landlords, and push for stronger housing rights, standing as a key part of the global ACORN movement.
Key Leader
David Tozzo
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Latest News from ACORN Italy
- ACORN convenes first global Zoom call during COVID-19 pandemic
ACORN International board members, supported by their staff, convened in a first global Zoom call today. ACORN leaders from 15 countries and 20 affiliates joined the call and participated using translators and translation software. - ACORN at Long Last Wins battle at the Constitutional Court of ItalyThis past Thursday the Corte Costituzionale – Supreme Court of the Italian Republic – wrapped up 6 years of enduring battle ruling in favor of our case against so called ‘black rents’. Ever since ACORN International was founded in 2004 it had the goal of expanding his organizing operations throughout the globe, naturally dealing in… Read more: ACORN at Long Last Wins battle at the Constitutional Court of Italy
- Meeting mondiale annuale di ACORN – 5/6/7 giugno 2014
Si è tenuto in Inghilterra, gli scorsi 5/6/7 giugno presso la nuovissima sede di ACORN Bristol in Inghilterra, l’annuale meeting di ACORN International / Community Organizations International. La location è stata scelta anche in omaggio alle nuove ACORN England ed ACORN Scotland costituitesi di recente. Presenti i leader delle varie ACORN di ogni parte del… Read more: Meeting mondiale annuale di ACORN – 5/6/7 giugno 2014 - Diritto al Volo
Dopo (e assieme) ai diritti civili e dell’abitare, dopo il diritto alla difesa legale equa & solidale e il diritto alla salute, con Diritto al Volo ACORN Italy si rivolge alla tutela del diritto alla libera circolazione di donne e uomini, di cittadini e consumatori. Siamo orgogliosi, con ogni nostra nuova campagna, di ampliare… Read more: Diritto al Volo - Corriere della Sera, 30/4/2014EMERGENZA CASA Protesta al ministero dell’EconomiaInquilini contro gli «affitti in nero» La «cedolare secca» illegittima secondo la sentenza della Consulta. Unione Inquilini: a Roma oltre 1500 affitti (in nero) riconsegnati al fisco dal 2011 di Gianluca Russo 5 Emergenza casa shadow ROMA- Martedì di protesta sotto il Ministero dell’Economia di… Read more: Corriere della Sera, 30/4/2014
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Updates from the Field
- Adani Fraud Case Remains Stuck in Legal LimboA major New York Times report has revealed that the U.S. fraud case against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, long accused of corruption, land grabs, and political favoritism, has stalled with no progress for a full year. Despite being indicted by the U.S. Department of Justice on wire fraud, securities fraud, and bribery charges, Adani’s case… Read more: Adani Fraud Case Remains Stuck in Legal Limbo
- Adani & DharaviWhat’s at Stake in Dharavi For nearly two decades, ACORN International has supported organizers working in Dharavi, a vibrant community in the heart of Mumbai home to hundreds of thousands of working families. Now, this community faces the largest mass displacement in India’s modern history. The Adani Redevelopment Plan In 2022, a special purpose vehicle… Read more: Adani & Dharavi
- 2025 ACORN International Organizers ConferenceFrom November 7–10, organizers representing more than a dozen affiliates gathered in Brussels for the 2025 ACORN International Organizers Conference; an inspiring weekend of strategy, solidarity, and shared commitment to building working-class power across continents. Delegates attended from ACORN Canada, ACORN Union (England & Wales), OnEstEnsemble Cameroon, ACORN France, ACORN Sicily (Justice Ensemble), Solidarjetà Belgium,… Read more: 2025 ACORN International Organizers Conference
- Living Rent historic victory!After years of tireless organizing, their government has officially passed the Housing Bill, securing rent controls for tenants across Scotland. This landmark bill introduces caps on rent increases between tenancies, clamps down on disrepair, and strengthens joint tenancy rights. All these new measures would not exist without the persistence of Living Rent members. This is… Read more: Living Rent historic victory!
- ACORN Union UK Launches National Campaign to Protect TenantsACORN Union UK held its first-ever national convention in Bristol, bringing together over 200 members from across England and Wales for a day of workshops, strategy sessions, and action planning. The convention marked the launch of their new national campaign, Bailiffs Out of Britain, which calls for an end to the use of private bailiffs… Read more: ACORN Union UK Launches National Campaign to Protect Tenants
- Living Rent Hits the Streets for Tenant VoicesIn July, Living Rent took to the Barras to engage with supporters of strong rent control and collect signatures for their petition. While the government consulted landlords on rent controls, tenants were left out of the conversation—Living Rent is stepping in to ensure the voices of working people are heard.
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