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July 5, 1947
The Chicago Star
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
What is this article about?
Progressive Citizens of America director William Miller advises tenants against agreeing to rent hikes under federal controls, assures no evictions without court orders, and plans ward-based legal panels to aid renters.
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PCA to aid tenants through ward units
A directive to tenants faced with landlords' demands for rent increases came this week from William Miller, director of Progressive Citizens of America. Miller said:
"Tenants must remember this. Landlords cannot raise rents unless tenants agree to the increase. Tenants need have no fear. There is nothing landlords can do, unless tenants voluntarily agree to increases, now or in 1948 when federal controls go off. When these controls expire, state controls will go into effect.
"Landlords cannot evict tenants without a court order. And court orders cannot be obtained, except on very specific grounds."
A panel of legal experts is being set up by PCA in each ward to inform tenants of their legal rights and to provide material on all problems. This service is available not only to PCA members, but to any renters.
A directive to tenants faced with landlords' demands for rent increases came this week from William Miller, director of Progressive Citizens of America. Miller said:
"Tenants must remember this. Landlords cannot raise rents unless tenants agree to the increase. Tenants need have no fear. There is nothing landlords can do, unless tenants voluntarily agree to increases, now or in 1948 when federal controls go off. When these controls expire, state controls will go into effect.
"Landlords cannot evict tenants without a court order. And court orders cannot be obtained, except on very specific grounds."
A panel of legal experts is being set up by PCA in each ward to inform tenants of their legal rights and to provide material on all problems. This service is available not only to PCA members, but to any renters.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Tenants Rights
Rent Increases
Landlords
Federal Controls
Pca Panels
What entities or persons were involved?
William Miller
Progressive Citizens Of America
Where did it happen?
Wards
Story Details
Key Persons
William Miller
Progressive Citizens Of America
Location
Wards
Event Date
This Week
Story Details
William Miller of PCA directs tenants not to agree to rent increases under federal controls, notes state controls will follow in 1948, explains eviction requires court order on specific grounds, and announces setup of legal expert panels in each ward to inform renters of rights.