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240 Pindle Avenue Rent Strike (1970)

Item

Title

240 Pindle Avenue Rent Strike (1970)

Subject

Strikes

Description

In April 1970 the tenants of the apartment building on 240 Pindle Avenue refused to pay rent due to poor living conditions in their units. While they were forced to pay April's rent, they continued with their strike. Their fight lasted until October when the landlords, William Philips and Anthony Trinchese pleaded guilty to failing to meet regulations.

Source

"Manager Agrees to A Meeting With Englewood Rent Strikes." The Record, 28 April 1970, p.18.
"Fixit Time Is Extended." The Record, 22 Oct. 1970, p.C-1, C-2.
"Come June 1, Their Landlord Won't Get Checks From Them." The Record, 21 May 1970, p.C-3.

Date Started

1970

Source of File Attached

"Come June 1, Their Landlord Won't Get Checks From Them." The Record, 21 May 1970, p.C-3.

Type of Event

Protest

Citation

“240 Pindle Avenue Rent Strike (1970),” Englewood Makes History, accessed October 1, 2026, https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/items/show/585.

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