Anita Shembekar, the slumlord in the City of Tampa, has severally caused great harm to many minority families in this region by the uninhabitable dwellings that she's only placing minority families in. 

Every tenant has the right to know the history of their potential home. Currently, many renters unknowingly move into properties that have had prior code enforcement violations, which can lead to unsafe living conditions and unexpected expenses. According to a 2019 study by the National Low Income Housing Coalition, renters make up 36% of U.S. households (source: National Low Income Housing Coalition). This means that over a third of American households could potentially be affected by undisclosed property violations.

This lack of transparency is unacceptable and needs to change. We are calling on lawmakers to pass legislation requiring landlords and property managers to disclose any previous code enforcement violations before a lease is signed. This will ensure tenants are fully informed about their prospective homes and can make decisions with all necessary information at hand.

We believe this is an essential step towards protecting renters' rights and improving housing safety standards nationwide. Please join us in urging our legislators for this crucial change - sign this petition today!