Join the movement demanding better homes for all Londoners
Together we can support each other and win better housing for ourselves, our family and our friends Join nowWe’re a member-led, campaigning union taking action to transform the housing system and win homes for people, not private profit.
THREE REASONS TO JOIN THE LONDON RENTERS UNION
1. COMMUNITY
Become part of a city-wide community of renters who speak with a united voice and take collective action. We organise regular meetings, socials, trainings and other events.
2. SOLIDARITY
You won’t be alone when you face housing problems. We support each other when we face a housing issue - together we can stand up the landlords and estate agents who exploit us.
3. CAMPAIGNING
We’re taking action and building power to transform the housing system so that it provides decent, affordable homes for everyone.
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LATEST NEWS
Winning urgent repairs to our homes in Newham
We’re taking action to pressure landlords and estate agents to treat renters with the respect we deserve
Winning urgent repairs to our homes in Newham
We’re taking action to pressure landlords and estate agents to treat renters with the respect we deserve
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We’re looking for a volunteer finance officer
About the role London Renters Union is seeking a voluntary treasurer/finance officer to help fulfil essential roles within the Union. We estimate that this role will require about half a day a week’s unpaid work each week. We ask that you are able to...
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Action by Eros House residents secures council inspections
After residents took action, the council has now pledged to inspect the flats at Eros House. But inspections alone aren’t enough.
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Lewisham renters take action to demand end to dangerous conditions and evictions
Eros House residents to Lewisham Council and management companies: “Please let the recent disaster of the Grenfell Tower remain in your thoughts” Private renters face eviction so flats can be rented to councils as temporary accommodation Residents organising with new...
read moreDO YOU NEED HELP?
Struggling with housing? Having problems with your landlord? You’re not alone. Visit our support page to find out how London Renters Union members support each other to stand up to landlords and estate agents.
TOGETHER WE ARE POWERFUL
1. Join as a member.
2. Tell your friends and family.
3. Get active in your local branch.
4. Join a working group.
FEATURED CAMPAIGNS
END UNFAIR EVICTIONS
Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 makes it shockingly easy for landlords to evict renters. England is one of the only countries in Europe that allows private landlords to evict their tenants without having to give a reason. The London Renters Union is part of the #EndSection21 campaign.