Oakland Tenants Union

07/12/2026

At this month's OTU General Meeting, we’ll be discussing how to weigh in on the Proactive Rental Inspection Program, the Rent Adjustment Program Race and Equity Impact Analysis, and a proposed affordable housing measure. Join us to learn more and get involved

OTU meets monthly to discuss issues relevant to Oakland tenants, make decisions about the direction of the union, conduct trainings, and more.

07/04/2026

Problems with your landlord? Learn how to stand up for your rights at OTU's free tenant clinic this Sunday at 3:00pm at the Oakland Public Library Main Branch. Walk-ins welcome! Bring your lease and/or any relevant documents.

07/02/2026

Check out our upcoming tenant clinics for July! All of our tenants are FREE and open to all Oakland tenants. Learn more and register on our website.

05/05/2026

05/03/2026

The people most impacted by California’s housing crisis are done being ignored. Join tenants, unhoused neighbors, workers, and community leaders for a People’s Housing Crisis Forum & March to demand:
✊ Real Tenant Protections — rent stabilization & strong eviction protections
🏘️ Massive public investment in permanently affordable, social housing
🚫 Limits on corporate landlord power and political influence
SHOW UP. SPEAK OUT. FIGHT FOR HOUSING JUSTICE. RSVP at https://bit.ly/oakpeoplesforum

04/21/2026

: Know Your Rights about ICE!

04/15/2026

04/12/2026

We are urging the Oakland City Council to oppose the Encampment Abatement Policy and instead work with the impacted communities to find viable solutions to Oakland’s homelessness crisis.

Tell your council member to OPPOSE the EAP at or before their April 14 council meeting!

04/05/2026

Thanks to everyone who wrote a letter opposing evicting mixed-status families from subsidized housing!