Tenant Union and Collective Bargaining Rights

Tenant unions are organizations that advocate for the rights and interests of renters, and may engage in activities such as lobbying for tenant-friendly laws, organizing rent strikes or protests, and providing legal assistance to tenants. In some jurisdictions, tenant unions have the right to engage in collective bargaining with landlords over issues such as rent increases, eviction policies, and building maintenance. Collective bargaining rights for tenant unions are more common in cities with a high percentage of renters and a history of tenant activism, such as New York City and San Francisco. Landlords are generally prohibited from retaliating against tenants for joining or organizing a tenant union, but the specific rights and protections for tenant unions vary by jurisdiction.