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Category: ACORN Malta
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Solidarjetà Wins Full Deposit for Member and Hosts Tenant Rights Workshop in Malta
In Malta, Solidarjetà rallied around a member who was pressured into paying a deposit to secure an apartment. After the member saw more photos and the rental contract, a number of issues and illegalities were found, and with support from the tenant’s union, they were able to get their full deposit returned, marking a major win against shady landlords and rental agents. Members also joined forces with Qawra Community Services to host a highly successful workshop on tenant rights.
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Solidarjeta Malta Fights Against Housing Inequities Caused by “Golden Visa” Practices
Solidarjeta Malta continued their campaign to support fair housing this month, targeting the practice of renting or selling available housing to wealthy “golden visa” holders who often let the homes sit empty the majority of the time, keeping working people out of the homes they need and driving up cost and competition for the housing that remains.
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Solidarjeta Malta Mobilizes Student Tenants and Prepares “Know Your Rights” Workshop
Solidarjeta Malta was hard at work this month mobilizing student tenants against unfair landlords and educating them on renter’s rights. This included actions such as outreach, collecting narratives and complaints from student tenants, and promoting their upcoming “Know Your Rights” workshop for renters.