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
Unions and renter groups call for urgent action on rent debt crisis
The signatories include leaders of trade unions Unite, Unison, NEU, GMB and CWU, tenant unions London Renters Union, Greater Manchester Housing Action and ACORN, and groups campaigning on housing policy such as New Economics Foundation and Generation Rent
Unions and renter groups call for urgent action on rent debt crisis
The signatories include leaders of trade unions Unite, Unison, NEU, GMB and CWU, tenant unions London Renters Union, Greater Manchester Housing Action and ACORN, and groups campaigning on housing policy such as New Economics Foundation and Generation Rent
Get Active Training, 23 March 2021, 6-8pm
Get Active online training session Get Active in the LRU Hello everyone If you’ve joined as a member recently and want to get stuck in, or if you’ve been involved for a little while and want to know more about how the LRU works, this training is for you! These are a...
Take the LRU Covid renting survey
Calling all renters: let us know how Covid has impacted your housing situation
Councillors and the housing system – 7pm on Tuesday 26 January
Lewisham Branch is hosting a discussion
HOUSING STRUGGLES?
Having problems with your landlord? You’re not alone. Visit our member solidarity 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.