About
The Maven Tenants Union is created by and for the residents of Maven at Wheaton, located at 10914 Georgia Avenue in Wheaton, Maryland.
This union first began as the Solaire Tenants Union in December 2022, back when the building was owned by Washington Property Company under the name Solaire 10914.
But our organizing efforts date back even further, as our success today is driven by years of residents, current and past, sharing their experiences with one another in conversation and community.
As of May 2023, our membership consists of 50% of occupied units in the building, and we continue to grow!
Our Beliefs
We, the members of the Maven Tenants Union, believe that:
Housing is a human right and we should never put profits before people's safety and security
The best path forward is a strong partnership between the Tenants Union and Management
Every resident deserves a voice in the maintenance, services, and amenities of their community
Every member of our community, including tenants, management, staff, guests, service workers, etc., deserve respect, compassion, and patience
Defining Terms
Across our website, materials, and meetings, we use a lot of terms to refer to different populations. Here is our definition for the terms used.
Resident: Anyone above the age of 18 who lives in an apartment at Maven at Wheaton
Leaseholder: Residents who are the responsible parties according to their signed lease agreement
Management: All staff members whose roles include the power to change or impact the lives of residents, from onsite management up through leadership at 29th Street Capital and their property management company, Haven Residential.