Dayton Tenant Union
| Founded | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Dayton, Ohio |
| Location |
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Key people | Destiny Brown (founder) |
| Website | www |
Dayton Tenant Union (DTU) is a tenants union based in Dayton, Ohio. It was founded in 2023 by Destiny Brown.[1]
History
[edit]In 2024, Dayton Tenant Union supported renewing income tax in the city and adding housing funding on the ballot. The campaign was successful[2] and is expected to raise $15 million per year,[3] but union members called for clear usage of funding and the creation of a $650,000 housing trust fund. DTU has advocated for using housing trust funds on a tenant right to counsel program.[4]
DTU demanded a seat on Dayton's housing steering committee in 2024, but union members claimed the city was "freezing them out." Dayton city manager Shelley Dickstein responded, "There’s been no refusal, no intentional exclusion nor disagreement about having tenants on the steering committee. In fact, I think it’s a good idea."[5]
The tenant union hosts know-your-rights presentations[6] and "assists tenants with legal support."[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Casey, Maura (2024-11-07). "Destiny Brown: A Leader in Tenants' Rights". Kettering Foundation. Retrieved 2026-06-26.
- ^ Borek, Jenilee (2025-08-06). "Dayton Tenant Union asking city for a housing trust fund". WKEF. Retrieved 2025-09-26.
- ^ Borek, Jenilee (2024-02-07). "Dayton Tenant Union raising concerns about who gets to be on Housing Steering Committee". WKEF. Retrieved 2025-09-26.
- ^ "Tenant advocates call for Dayton housing trust fund for eviction legal counsel, housing supports". Dayton Daily News, Ohio via Yahoo News. 2025-09-22. Retrieved 2025-09-26.
- ^ "Dayton Tenant Union wants a seat at the housing table. But will it get it?". dayton-daily-news. Retrieved 2025-09-26.
- ^ Borek, Jenilee (2025-01-23). "Dayton Tenant Union to host education sessions for renters". WKEF. Retrieved 2025-09-26.
- ^ "About Us". Dayton Tenant Union. Retrieved 2025-09-26.