We’re holding our first ever video contest, where you have a chance to win a month’s free rent just by telling your rental hell story on camera. You’ll also be raising awareness about an important issue that affects millions of New Yorkers: the need for stronger rent laws. Everyone who has ever rented has a story: rent increases, broken heating and cold showers, new owners trying to break your lease, that one bedroom next door rented to four budget conscious students, or waking up to discover that you building is turning into an illegal hotel. We know it was awful, and we’re sorry. But guess what? There could be a silver-lining! The Working Families Party is teaming up with millions of renters across New York City for the first ever video contest highlighting Rental Hell.
Contest rules and regulations: The deadline for submissions is June 6th. All entries must be from people living in New York, or about someone living in New York.
All entries must be between 30 seconds and 5 minutes long.
All entries should include a call on Albany lawmakers to strengthen rent laws and protect tenants.
The best videos will be chosen by our judges and placed on the site. The public will be invited to vote for the best video. It’s fair to ask everyone you know to vote for your entry.
We will pay up to $1,999, representing one month of YOUR rent.
