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Description: Breaking the Landlords' Lease on Peace: Flat Dwellers Join in Putting a Rent in the Building Owner's Joys by Meeting and Planning a "Union" to Fight Excessive Rental Increases Throughout the City. The Signs are Part of the Campaign. Tenants at 4706-32 Racine avenue and others give a demonstration against rent boosting. Signs read: "Unfair. This apartment will not vacate May 1. Agent of landlord demands 86 to 100 per cent advance in rent. Do you want to buy a lawyer?" Chicago Tribune Mon Mar 8 1920
Title: Breaking the Landlords' Lease on Peace
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