A safe home shouldn’t depend on the mood of a landlord. The Renters’ Rights category defends the millions of people who keep a roof over this country’s head — while too many housing policies try to keep them powerless and disposable.
We back tenant unions, eviction defense, rent control campaigns, fair housing laws, and every tool that stops predatory landlords from treating shelter like a luxury product. Housing is a human right — not a loophole for profit extraction.
When renters organize,the walls of exploitation start to crack.
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Tenant Union Federation brings tenant unions together to build collective bargaining power and stronger protections for renters.What This Resource OffersIts work emphasizes practical tenant organizing Read more...
JustFix builds free digital tools that help renters understand their housing rights and document problems with landlords or buildings.What This Resource OffersIts tools are designed Read more...
National Housing Law Project is an organization focused on housing rights and housing justice. Its work includes housing rights litigation, training, and resources for attorneys Read more...
ACCE Institute is an organization focused on housing rights and housing justice. Its work includes community leadership development, tenant organizing, and policy work informed by Read more...
National Low Income Housing Coalition is an organization focused on housing rights and housing justice. Its work includes housing advocacy guides, research, tenant education, and Read more...
Because poverty is violence—and silence is betrayal. Reviving Dr. King’s unfinished revolution, the Poor People’s Campaign confronts systemic racism, poverty, ecological devastation, and the war Read more...
Because landlords have lobbyists—tenants need unions.The Philly Tenants Union is a grassroots, member-run organization building tenant power across Philadelphia. From eviction defense to policy fights Read more...
Because housing is a human right—not a landlord’s lottery ticket. Based in Atlanta and rooted in direct action, the Housing Justice League supports tenants, fights Read more...
Because housing is a human right—and rent strikes are people power in action. Black Rose Anarchist Federation offers a collection of tactical guides and resources Read more...
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