david lucenti

"These forms of harm often aren’t recognized as ​'crime,' because they are pervasive and systemic, committed by businesses and corporations, and they hurt our redlined neighborhoods the most—not because they are any less damaging to public health and safety."

"Poor housing conditions in New Haven directly correlate with worse health outcomes. Meanwhile, landlords extract greater rates of profit from renters living in dilapidated conditions in poorer neighborhoods, incentivizing the neglect."

In a new op ed, tenant union leaders in New Haven describe the many problems we face when trying to ensure our rights to safe & decent housing via local code enforcement (LCI). An underfunded, inaccessible, and unaccountable LCI makes slumlording a profitable business model.