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christdavis034's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
This is a really important book. I think everyone would benefit from reading it.
hmccarthy95's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.5
deinonychus's review against another edition
5.0
Essential introduction to tenants rights. Information dense with practical examples of tactics tenants have used to undermine the power of landlords.
augur01's review
4.0
Starting with the negatives, I really did not vibe with the way the book was structured. For me, the book did not flow well from one section to the next. I also felt that there were sections that felt like I was reading the script of a rally speech rather than a book, which sometimes took me out of it.
Otherwise, I felt this was a treasure trove of information. The book went beyond just informing to actually laying out actionable steps tentants can take, using real examples to show the steps in action, as well as tenant testomonies to give voice to what it was like taking those steps.
Very vital writing!
Otherwise, I felt this was a treasure trove of information. The book went beyond just informing to actually laying out actionable steps tentants can take, using real examples to show the steps in action, as well as tenant testomonies to give voice to what it was like taking those steps.
Very vital writing!
mothgoth's review against another edition
4.0
A very informative guide/manifesto with real stories of struggling for power. This book doesn't promise to have all the answers, or always bring about victory but definitely shows us what we as tenants can do to push forward and make a difference in our lives and the lives of our neighbours. It was interesting to note the evidence on how laws and general "rights" are stacked against tenants, both those with and without homes, and how landlords permeate the political realm. Definitely a good first book to get into if you're just starting to learn about the tenant struggle.
sucreslibrary's review against another edition
4.5
a really informative and accessible read that breaks down just how bad the housing situation is for the majority of people and how ordinary people are taking back their living spaces from a system that wants us to suffer in the name of profit. i was happy to see how inclusive this was, especially when it came to our unhoused neighbors, and it really gave me a lot to chew on. i borrowed this from my library, but it may be one i end up picking up myself to read over again and mark up!