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A tenant holds a sign reading “Save Our Hood,” at a community rally in the Baldwin Hills neighborhood urging Boston University officials not to sell their buildings to investors in Los Angeles, Monday, Dec. 26, 2022. (Photo by Damian Dovarganes / AP Photo)
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These Tenants Fought Boston University For Ownership Of Their Homes, And Won

A wealthy philanthropist donated four apartment buildings in L.A.’s Baldwin Hills to Boston University. The school wanted to sell the buildings to the highest bidder – but tenants had a better idea. Head over to Next City or Popular Resistance to learn more!

By GBTU, 2 yearsJanuary 26, 2023 ago
Jorge Lopez, father of Jose Lopez, holding a sign amidst apartment negotiations. (COURTESY OF JOSE LOPEZ)
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Los Angeles tenants gain ownership of all apartment complexes from Boston University

Boston University, who gained ownership of four apartment complexes in Los Angeles last year, agreed to sell the buildings to the Liberty Community Land Trust on Jan. 10, allowing residents to collectively own their homes. Over 130 residents live in the four buildings, located on Corbett Street and Clemson Street Read more…

By GBTU, 2 yearsJanuary 17, 2023 ago
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