Metropolitan Tenants Org

Based in Chicago, Metropolitan Tenants Organization is a tenants' rights advocacy and community organization. It educates, organizes, and empowers tenants seeking affordable, safe, decent, and accessible housing. MTO provides assistance with housing issues, including resources and tools to document and resolve problems. Its Tenants Rights Hotline connects tenants with support, while volunteer training helps community members participate in hotline work without prior experience. The organization also plans and hosts events, organizes tenant groups, and trains tenants on housing rights and advocacy. Its Squared Away app logs housing issues and provides step-by-step solutions. Membership includes tenants, tenant organizations, community members, and groups that support MTO's mission.