On June 1, 2023, tenants at 33 King Street started a rent strike in response to above-guideline rent increases (AGIs) from their landlord, Dream Unlimited. The group is part of the York Southwest Tenants’ Union and has vowed to strike until reaching an agreement with the landlord. Not long after, other Dream Unlimited tenants living
Isn’t a rent strike kinda like your employer not paying you because they don’t feel you’ve worked hard enough? Or like not paying your utilities bill?
You’re refusing to pay for a service you’ve received.