Join the movement demanding better housing for all Londoners
Together we can stand up to landlords and win lower rents and longer tenancies for ourselves, our families 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 LONDON RENTERS UNION
1. COMMUNITY
We’re a city-wide community of renters who speak with a united voice. We organise regular branch meetings, trainings, socials and other events.
2. SOLIDARITY
You’ll get support from other London Renters Union members if you face a housing problem like your deposit being stolen, disrepair or the threat of eviction. We stand together against the landlords and estate agents who exploit us.
3. CAMPAIGNING
We’re taking collective action to make sure all Londoners have a decent, secure and affordable place to call home.
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LATEST NEWS
Our first member forum!
After months of building the union in east London, and with more than 200 members on board, we held our first member forum on July 4th.
Our first member forum!
After months of building the union in east London, and with more than 200 members on board, we held our first member forum on July 4th.
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What we’re fighting for
We’re fighting to transform the housing system and win homes for people not profit
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September LRU meeting: Building the union and supporting each other
To get involved and support each other: 1-4pm // Saturday 8 September, Waterloo Action Resource Centre, SE1 7AA
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Winning urgent repairs to our homes in Newham
London Renters Union members in east London have won much-needed repairs to their homes after taking collective action through the union
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.