Crisis at Leland House: Tenants Decry "Hostile Takeover" in Historic Detroit High-Rise
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED SAVING THE FUTURE OF LELAND HOUSE & HOTEL & HOME OF THE CITY CLUB! DETROIT, MI – Tension is mounting at the historic Leland House as residents and the Detroit Tenants Union (DTU) have issued a formal list of demands following what they describe as a "hostile takeover" and a displacement crisis. The situation reached a boiling point this month following a major power outage that has left residents of the downtown landmark in limbo. In a special bulletin released by the Detroit Tenants Union in solidarity with Leland House residents, organizers are calling for immediate intervention from city officials and an end to the displacement of long-term tenants. The Demands Residents have outlined four critical demands addressed to the City of Detroit and the building's management: Access to Belongings: The City must, within seven days, schedule specific times for residents to safely retrieve their personal property. Independent Investigation: A tran...
