

Indiana Renters Rights Coalition
Building power with renters across Indianapolis and the state of Indiana
through community organizing, tenant councils, and policy advocacy.
This initiative brings renters together to address real challenges, strengthen collective voice, and create lasting change in housing systems.
What is the Indiana Renters Rights Coalition?
The Indiana Renters Rights Coalition is a grassroots initiative designed to support renters navigating challenges within their housing—whether in apartment complexes, rental homes, or shared properties.
We are building a structure where renters are not isolated in their experiences, but connected, informed, and empowered to take action together.
This work begins locally in Indianapolis and is designed to expand across communities throughout Indiana.
How We Organize
Tenant Councils
We support the creation of tenant councils at the property level, where renters can:
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Meet regularly
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Identify shared concerns
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Work collectively to improve conditions within their community
Coalition Network
Across properties and communities, renters come together to:
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Share experiences
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Align on common challenges
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Build collective strategy
Advocacy & Policy Change
Through petitions, canvassing, and partnerships, we work toward:
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Local housing improvements
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Stronger tenant protections
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State-level policy change across Indiana
Why This Work Matters
Many renters experience ongoing challenges that impact their daily lives and stability, including:
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Delayed or unresolved maintenance and repairs
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Lack of clear communication from property management
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Unsafe or inconsistent living conditions
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Limited access to resources or support
At the same time, current systems often provide limited pathways for renters to resolve these issues or advocate for meaningful change.
The Indiana Renters Rights Coalition exists to shift that reality—by building both community-level support and system-level advocacy.


What We’re Building Together
Our vision includes:
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Tenant councils established across properties in Indiana
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A connected network of renters across Indiana
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Clear pathways for addressing housing concerns locally
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Stronger protections for renters through policy change
This is about creating systems where renters are informed, supported, and heard—at every level.
