Metropolitan Tenants Organization
@mtochicago.bsky.social
Tenants helping tenants since 1981. linktr.ee/tenantrightschicago
#tenantsrights #housing #healthyhomes
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Hello, we are the Metropolitan Tenants Organization. We are tenants' rights advocates educating, organizing, and empowering tenants to exercise their human right to affordable and safe housing!
JOIN US! Celebrating 40 years of building tenant power for John Bartlett's retirement.
🗓 Thursday, February 26, 2026
⏰ 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
📍National Public Housing Museum (919 S Ada St, Chicago, IL 60607)
🔗 Register: bit.ly/RSVPJohnRetirement
🗓 Thursday, February 26, 2026
⏰ 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
📍National Public Housing Museum (919 S Ada St, Chicago, IL 60607)
🔗 Register: bit.ly/RSVPJohnRetirement
January 12, 2026 at 4:35 PM
JOIN US! Celebrating 40 years of building tenant power for John Bartlett's retirement.
🗓 Thursday, February 26, 2026
⏰ 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
📍National Public Housing Museum (919 S Ada St, Chicago, IL 60607)
🔗 Register: bit.ly/RSVPJohnRetirement
🗓 Thursday, February 26, 2026
⏰ 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
📍National Public Housing Museum (919 S Ada St, Chicago, IL 60607)
🔗 Register: bit.ly/RSVPJohnRetirement
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We're thrilled to be partnering with Connections for the Homeless and others for Keys to Home — a FREE community event open to all. Join neighbors, local leaders, and changemakers to learn how we can make housing more affordable in Lake County.
Register now + learn more: bit.ly/KeystoHome2025
Register now + learn more: bit.ly/KeystoHome2025
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January 2, 2026 at 6:51 PM
We're thrilled to be partnering with Connections for the Homeless and others for Keys to Home — a FREE community event open to all. Join neighbors, local leaders, and changemakers to learn how we can make housing more affordable in Lake County.
Register now + learn more: bit.ly/KeystoHome2025
Register now + learn more: bit.ly/KeystoHome2025
INTERESTED IN ADVOCATING FOR TENANTS RIGHTS? Join us for the first Hotline Training of the year!
🗓️ Saturday January 10 at 11am.
🔗 Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
🗓️ Saturday January 10 at 11am.
🔗 Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
January 7, 2026 at 11:29 PM
INTERESTED IN ADVOCATING FOR TENANTS RIGHTS? Join us for the first Hotline Training of the year!
🗓️ Saturday January 10 at 11am.
🔗 Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
🗓️ Saturday January 10 at 11am.
🔗 Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Renters fought back and won: $400K+ secured to keep families housed, delay rent hikes, and prevent displacement; Just Cause Eviction and Rental Registry brought to City Council; and 1,000+ renters connected to legal help. Your gift builds tenant power. Donate: bit.ly/mtodonate
December 18, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Renters fought back and won: $400K+ secured to keep families housed, delay rent hikes, and prevent displacement; Just Cause Eviction and Rental Registry brought to City Council; and 1,000+ renters connected to legal help. Your gift builds tenant power. Donate: bit.ly/mtodonate
MTO office will be closed December 22- January 2nd. No walk-in appointments. Hotline will still be open.
🔗 Limited Virtual Appointments will be available. Visit linktr.ee/tenantrightschicago to book.
In person Walk-Ins Resume Jan 6.
🔗 Limited Virtual Appointments will be available. Visit linktr.ee/tenantrightschicago to book.
In person Walk-Ins Resume Jan 6.
December 11, 2025 at 7:21 PM
MTO office will be closed December 22- January 2nd. No walk-in appointments. Hotline will still be open.
🔗 Limited Virtual Appointments will be available. Visit linktr.ee/tenantrightschicago to book.
In person Walk-Ins Resume Jan 6.
🔗 Limited Virtual Appointments will be available. Visit linktr.ee/tenantrightschicago to book.
In person Walk-Ins Resume Jan 6.
First, ICE raided their Chicago apartment building. Now, they're being forced to vacate it. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/02/f...
First, ICE raided their Chicago apartment building. Now, they’re being forced to vacate it.
The Circuit Court of Cook County granted an order on Nov. 24 from Wells Fargo Bank to have residents at 7500 S. Shore Drive to vacate by Dec. 12.
www.chicagotribune.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:04 PM
First, ICE raided their Chicago apartment building. Now, they're being forced to vacate it. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/02/f...
#GivingTuesday Support MTO in providing free assistance to Chicago tenants by making a donation!
Learn more at www.tenants-rights.org/get-involved/
Learn more at www.tenants-rights.org/get-involved/
December 2, 2025 at 2:29 PM
#GivingTuesday Support MTO in providing free assistance to Chicago tenants by making a donation!
Learn more at www.tenants-rights.org/get-involved/
Learn more at www.tenants-rights.org/get-involved/
FUNDRAISER: The Westside Justice Center building is hosting a Winter Party fundraising for the Mutual Aid Free Resource Market.
Join us December 12 from 6:30pm- 11pm at 601 S California.
Donate: mutual-aid-hub.causevox.com
Join us December 12 from 6:30pm- 11pm at 601 S California.
Donate: mutual-aid-hub.causevox.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:14 PM
FUNDRAISER: The Westside Justice Center building is hosting a Winter Party fundraising for the Mutual Aid Free Resource Market.
Join us December 12 from 6:30pm- 11pm at 601 S California.
Donate: mutual-aid-hub.causevox.com
Join us December 12 from 6:30pm- 11pm at 601 S California.
Donate: mutual-aid-hub.causevox.com
TODAY! Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Interested in advocating for tenants rights? Join us for the Hotline Training! Thursday Nov 13 at 6pm.
🔗 Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
🔗 Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 13, 2025 at 3:25 PM
TODAY! Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
EVANSTON: Landlord/Tenant Walk-In Hours at the Evanston Public Library
🗓️ November 19 & December 10
⏰ 4pm-7pm
📍 Evanston Public Library 3rd Floor 1703 Orrington Ave
🗓️ November 19 & December 10
⏰ 4pm-7pm
📍 Evanston Public Library 3rd Floor 1703 Orrington Ave
November 13, 2025 at 3:24 PM
EVANSTON: Landlord/Tenant Walk-In Hours at the Evanston Public Library
🗓️ November 19 & December 10
⏰ 4pm-7pm
📍 Evanston Public Library 3rd Floor 1703 Orrington Ave
🗓️ November 19 & December 10
⏰ 4pm-7pm
📍 Evanston Public Library 3rd Floor 1703 Orrington Ave
JOIN THE TEAM: Help make housing a human right. Support the Chicago Healthy Homes Ordinance, a proactive approach to a healthy and safe home.
TOMORROW: Hotline Volunteer Training, Thursday November 13, 6 pm via Zoom.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
TOMORROW: Hotline Volunteer Training, Thursday November 13, 6 pm via Zoom.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 12, 2025 at 6:53 PM
JOIN THE TEAM: Help make housing a human right. Support the Chicago Healthy Homes Ordinance, a proactive approach to a healthy and safe home.
TOMORROW: Hotline Volunteer Training, Thursday November 13, 6 pm via Zoom.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
TOMORROW: Hotline Volunteer Training, Thursday November 13, 6 pm via Zoom.
Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
We demand decisive and immediate action by implementing an eviction moratorium, now.
-Metropolitans Tenants Organization
-Metropolitans Tenants Organization
November 8, 2025 at 4:41 PM
We demand decisive and immediate action by implementing an eviction moratorium, now.
-Metropolitans Tenants Organization
-Metropolitans Tenants Organization
Students and Renters! Join us to learn about updates and resources available for Off-Campus housing in Evanston.
Wednesday November 12, 6pm via Zoom
Wednesday November 12, 6pm via Zoom
November 7, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Students and Renters! Join us to learn about updates and resources available for Off-Campus housing in Evanston.
Wednesday November 12, 6pm via Zoom
Wednesday November 12, 6pm via Zoom
With temperatures dropping this weekend, space heater safety is extremely important to keep you and your family safe.
November 7, 2025 at 10:38 PM
With temperatures dropping this weekend, space heater safety is extremely important to keep you and your family safe.
Interested in advocating for tenants rights? Join us for the Hotline Training! Thursday Nov 13 at 6pm.
🔗 Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
🔗 Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
November 4, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Interested in advocating for tenants rights? Join us for the Hotline Training! Thursday Nov 13 at 6pm.
🔗 Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
🔗 Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Additional food distribution sites have been added due to SNAP benefits being cut.
November 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Additional food distribution sites have been added due to SNAP benefits being cut.
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That could set a dangerous precedent, says Jonah Karsh of @mtochicago.bsky.social: “If landlords can just call the feds to get rid of who they want, then that’s a really bleak reality for tenants and their security going forward.”
October 27, 2025 at 3:26 PM
That could set a dangerous precedent, says Jonah Karsh of @mtochicago.bsky.social: “If landlords can just call the feds to get rid of who they want, then that’s a really bleak reality for tenants and their security going forward.”
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"It costs a lot more money to evict someone than to call ICE on them."
A month after the military-style raid on a Chicago apartment building, residents are still searching for answers about why their homes were targeted—and the role their investor landlord played. inthesetimes.com/article/evic...
A month after the military-style raid on a Chicago apartment building, residents are still searching for answers about why their homes were targeted—and the role their investor landlord played. inthesetimes.com/article/evic...
Eviction By ICE?
Federal immigration agents appear to have targeted Chicago tenants in “deliberate and systematic ways.” They’re still searching for answers about their landlord’s role in the raid.
inthesetimes.com
October 27, 2025 at 1:17 PM
"It costs a lot more money to evict someone than to call ICE on them."
A month after the military-style raid on a Chicago apartment building, residents are still searching for answers about why their homes were targeted—and the role their investor landlord played. inthesetimes.com/article/evic...
A month after the military-style raid on a Chicago apartment building, residents are still searching for answers about why their homes were targeted—and the role their investor landlord played. inthesetimes.com/article/evic...
REMINDER: The Chicago Heat Ordinance applies from September 15 to June 1!
RECORDATORIO: ¡La Ordenanza de Callefacion Chicago se aplica del 15 de septiembre al 1 de junio!
RECORDATORIO: ¡La Ordenanza de Callefacion Chicago se aplica del 15 de septiembre al 1 de junio!
October 24, 2025 at 9:20 PM
REMINDER: The Chicago Heat Ordinance applies from September 15 to June 1!
RECORDATORIO: ¡La Ordenanza de Callefacion Chicago se aplica del 15 de septiembre al 1 de junio!
RECORDATORIO: ¡La Ordenanza de Callefacion Chicago se aplica del 15 de septiembre al 1 de junio!
SNAP/Link Card Informational at local City Colleges.
Informativas de SNAP/ Link Card en un City College local
Informativas de SNAP/ Link Card en un City College local
October 21, 2025 at 6:14 PM
SNAP/Link Card Informational at local City Colleges.
Informativas de SNAP/ Link Card en un City College local
Informativas de SNAP/ Link Card en un City College local
How To Remove Mold From Your Home
October 17, 2025 at 6:13 PM
How To Remove Mold From Your Home
Office is closed for walk-ins this week. Hotline is still open.
October 14, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Office is closed for walk-ins this week. Hotline is still open.
October 14, 2025 at 1:44 PM
