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Education
Self-help resources for rental matters including tutorials on topics such as:
- Repair Claims
- Tenant Rights
- Leases
Services
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- Eviction Advocacy
- Unhoused Support
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Cheryl’s Story
I had the pictures. I had overpaid her rent, I had done all that I could do.
Tell Them To Protect Tenants
The government creates policies that affect all our lives. It is critical that those policies reflect the lived experiences of the people affected by them. The government needs to hear citizen voices about these proposed housing policy changes.
They do this through a formal process called “public commenting” or “commenting.” Please read below about the policies open for public comment.
FTC Better Rental Housing Fee Practices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seeking public comments on a proposed trade regulation rule that would prevent landlords from charging undisclosed fees to their tenants. Since they are seeking public comments, now is the time to share with the FTC about your experience with undisclosed or “junk” fees.
Please share your comments and stories with the Greater Memphis Housing Justice Project, a collaboration between the Black Clergy Collaborative of Memphis and the Memphis Public Interest Law Center. Your comments or stories can be included in an organizational comment we are making to the FTC in favor of this policy.
Comments are due by April 13, 2026.
30-Day Notice Repeal
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking public comment on a proposed revocation of the ruling for a required 30-day notice of eviction to tenants receiving public housing assistance (PHA).
The time to comment on this policy is now. Please share your comments and stories with the Greater Memphis Housing Justice Project, a collaboration between the Black Clergy Collaborative of Memphis and the Memphis Public Interest Law Center. Your comments or stories can be included in an organizational comment we’re making to HUD against this policy change.
Comments due by April 27, 2026
Mixed-Status Rule Change
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking public comment on a proposed rule that would require verification of U.S. citizenship or appropriate immigration status while being housed in public and specified assisted housing programs. This citizenship
requirement would be for any individual of any age. Each family member living in a household would have to have their status verified, and if not everyone can be verified, then the family could not all live together.
The time to comment on this policy is now. Please share your comments and stories with the Greater Memphis Housing Justice Project, a collaboration between the Black Clergy Collaborative of Memphis and the Memphis Public Interest Law Center. Your comments or stories can be included in an organizational comment we’re making to HUD against this policy change.
Comments are due by April 20, 2026
Work Requirements
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is seeking public comment on a proposed rule that would allow Public Housing Agencies to impose work requirements and term limits on their tenants who are not disabled or elderly.
It’s time to comment on this policy. Please share your comments and stories with the Greater Memphis Housing Justice Project, a collaboration between the Black Clergy Collaborative of Memphis and the Memphis Public Interest Law Center. Your comments or stories can be included in an organizational comment we’re making to HUD against this policy change.
Comments are due by May 1, 2026
Renter Lesson
Mini Series: DIY landlord background check
We recognize the challenge of selecting a dependable landlord. Regrettably, tenants often discover the shortcomings of their landlord only after the tenancy has commenced. So, we have developed a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to assist prospective tenants in thoroughly evaluating a landlord prior to entering into a rental agreement.
Lesson 1 of 4: Starting Research
Google their name and check reviews. If unknown, find them on the property website, Apartments.com or rental sign in front of houses. Search property name and the words “news articles” to see if anything has been published about mismanagement.
The staff of the GMHJP are experts on the state of housing in Memphis. During my years writing about housing, they were some of my best sources.
Jacob Steimer, Author
Greater Memphis Housing Justice Project
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TELL THEM TO PROTECT TENANTS
The government creates policies that affect all our lives. It is critical that those policies reflect the lived experiences of the people affected by them.
The government needs to hear citizen voices about these proposed housing policy changes.
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