A Win for Mobile Homeowners

August 7, 2024

9to5 Colorado is proud to have spearheaded a decade-long movement for mobile homeowners’ rights. Back in 2014, a neighborhood in southwest Denver watched as parks around them were bought out and fractured communities by displacing its residents. Determined to not have the same fate, residents at neighboring parks began organizing together to preserve their communities…

By Sam Green

Corporate Wealth vs. Community Health

August 7, 2024

Part of 9to5 Colorado’s housing justice mission is to even the playing field between tenants and their landlords by advocating for policies that will bring us closer to a reality where safe and affordable housing is attainable for all Coloradans. We contributed to the Human Impact Partners Corporate Wealth vs. Community Health report, a research…

By Sam Green

Governor Polis signs ‘For Cause Eviction’ and ‘Safe Housing’ bills

May 30, 2024

This year we are celebrating major wins for housing justice as Governor Polis signs two important renters’ rights bills into law: For Cause Eviction (HB24-1098) and Safe Housing for Residential Tenants (SB24-094). HB24-1098 ensures tenants are only evicted when landlords have concrete grounds (For Cause), such as nonpayment of rent or lease violations. The bill…

By Sam Green

A Day in the Life of a Colorado Organizer

May 30, 2024

Our organizing team has been booked with activities this spring in the Denver metro area and beyond. Several staff members have attended national convenings out of state, led ‘know your rights’ trainings for mobile homeowners, and canvassed new communities to engage with folks directly impacted by our issue areas. Read on to learn more about…

By Sam Green

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