Organize your Building

RHODE ISLAND TENANTS UNION

We are Rhode Island tenants. We come from all backgrounds and walks of life. We belong to different races and ethnicities, cultures and religions, genders and sexual orientations. We speak different languages. We have different abilities. We are human beings. We are trying to live. We are a movement. And we demand stable and dignified housing for all.

Tell us about yourself below so we can start building power together. Fill out this form if you are a tenant and you want to organize your building or learn more about doing so. We are prioritizing complexes with 30+ units. Your responses will be kept secure and will not be shared.

UNIÓN DE INQUILINOS DE RHODE ISLAND

Somos inquilinos de Rhode Island. Venimos de todos los orígenes y estilos de vida. Pertenecemos a diferentes razas y etnias, culturas y religiones, géneros y orientaciones sexuales. Hablamos diferentes idiomas. Tenemos diferentes habilidades. Somos seres humanos. Estamos tratando de vivir. Somos un movimiento. Y exigimos viviendas estables y dignas para todos.

Cuéntanos sobre ti a continuación para que podamos empezar a construir poder juntos. Llena este formulario si eres inquilino y quieres organizar tu edificio o aprender más sobre cómo hacerlo. Tus respuestas se mantendrán seguras y no se compartirán.

Full Name

Phone Number

Your Address

What languages do you speak fluently?

What is your race and/or ethnicity?

What is your gender?

What is your age?

How many units are there in your building or apartment complex?

How long have you lived in your building or apartment complex?

Are you and your neighbors currently dealing with any of the following? Rent increases Poor maintenance Health and safety issues Intimidation or harassment from the landlord or property managers Non-renewal of leases and/or no-fault evictions (termination of tenancy) Other

Have you talked with your neighbors about the conditions and issues in your building?

Yes, I've talked with 5 or more of my neighbors about it Yes, I've talked with 2-4 of my neighbors about it Yes, I've talked with 1 neighbor about it No, but I'm willing to talk with my neighbors No, and I'm not willing to talk with my neighbors

Would you say your building has:

High turnover of tenants Tenants who have lived there a long time A mix of longtime tenants and turnover

Please provide your landlord and/or property management's name (individuals who sign your lease, LLCs, management companies)

Is your lease

Annual Month-to-month I don't have a lease

Do you have experience with any of the following? Tenant organizing Labor organizing Community organizing Policy advocacy Landlord-tenant law Language interpretation Research into landlords/real estate/companies

Are you or have you ever been a member of a labor union? If so, which one?

Do you work in a healthcare or healthcare-adjacent profession?