tenants association

British

noun

an organization of tenants, usually with a written constitution and charitable status, whose aim is to improve the housing conditions, amenities, community life, and contractual positions of its members See also community association residents association

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Jon Wisbey, chair of the tenants association, said he was "relieved" to be returning home after staying in what he called the "Helliday" Inn.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2024

Residents have formed a tenants association, and many are preparing for fight the eviction.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2023

After that eviction, “we are breathing easier,’’ said Tiziana Ronzio, who lives in public housing and created a tenants association to foster pride in their building and neighborhood.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 30, 2021

As head of the tenants association at a Maryland apartment complex, Harouna, 44, helps organize a Sunday food drive where she sees some of the hardest-hit.

From Washington Post • Nov. 15, 2020

Knowing that both women were in the tenants association for the building, I asked one if she had met and said hello to this new tenant yet.

From New York Times • Jun. 4, 2010

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