[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 160 (Monday, October 24, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1906]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            IN RECOGNITION OF CLEVELAND TENANTS ORGANIZATION

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 24, 2011

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 
Cleveland Tenants Organization.
  The Cleveland Tenants Organization was established in 1975 after the 
passage of the Ohio Landlord-Tenant Law to assist landlords and tenants 
in understanding the new law and their rights and responsibilities 
outlined in the law. The mission of the organization is to preserve and 
expand the supply of safe, decent, fair, affordable and accessible 
rental housing in Greater Cleveland by informing citizens of their 
rights and duties in rental housing; representing tenants and the 
interest of tenants in the preservation and promotion of rental housing 
rights; empowering tenants individually and collectively to represent 
themselves and their interests; advocating for the needs of low and 
moderate income tenants; resolving disputes between landlords and 
tenants; preventing homelessness; and combating discrimination in 
housing based on race, religion, color, gender, handicap, familial 
status, military status, social/economic class, and sexual orientation.
  Over the past thirty-six years, the organization has continued to 
grow and expand to include programs and services for Greater 
Clevelander's concerned with rental information, foreclosure/eviction 
diversion, community education, equal housing opportunities, healthy 
homes and homeless prevention. In 2010, CTO reached out to and assisted 
over 35,000 households.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in recognition of the 
Cleveland Tenants Organization and their remarkable contributions to 
our community.

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