SF rents have jumped nearly 25% in a year, and evictions are on the rise. That’s not a comeback for the tenants being priced out of their communities. A “booming” economy that displaces the people who already live there is unacceptable. nbcbayarea.com/news/local/sa…

Dozens of tenants in ArtHaus buildings have filed complaints or lawsuits over mold, pests, and delayed repairs. Now they’re organizing against a landlord that markets their homes as “workforce housing.” Tenants know when the system isn’t working for them! sfstandard.com/2026/09/15/ar…

A home should be a place to live, build community, and put down roots, not an investment vehicle for corporate profit.

Homelessness fell 3.3% nationally in 2025, the first decline since 2016. But look closer: individual and chronic homelessness hit record highs. A one-night count can’t tell the whole story. As rents rise, more people are being pushed into homelessness. shelterforce.org/2026/09/18/…

A brutal rental market may force tenants to compromise on space, location, or amenities. But basic safety and habitability isn’t negotiable. No matter how competitive the market gets, landlords have a responsibility to provide safe homes. kqed.org/news/12098620/even-…

Tenants in Kingston, NY won a historic 15% rent reduction. Years later, many landlords still haven’t complied. Now tenants are organizing together to recover what they’re owed and make their rights real! inthesetimes.com/article/kin…

According to new Census data, 34.5 million people still live in poverty. That doesn’t include the millions that are one accident away from poverty and eviction. census.gov/newsroom/press-re…

More workers are taking on second jobs just to stay afloat. That’s not “hustle culture.” It’s what happens when wages don’t keep up with rent. Tenants shouldn’t need multiple jobs just to keep a roof over their heads. businessinsider.com/college-…

Amazing news! Rent control is moving forward in #SantaBarbara. The @sbtenantsunion and @CAUSE805 have worked very hard on this and it is a historic moment. Let’s keep up the fight for affordability and tenants rights! independent.com/2026/09/23/s…

Groceries. Gas. Utilities. Rent. Angelenos are getting squeezed from every direction. And housing remains one of the biggest costs: average rent for a 950-square-foot apartment is now $3,084/month. 🤯 LA needs affordable homes, not another rent hike. latimes.com/business/story/2…

Congratulations to CAUSE on 25 years of organizing and building power across the Central Coast! For decades, they’ve fought alongside tenants, immigrant workers, and communities for dignity, justice, and a healthier future. We’re proud to be in coalition with you!

CA is in an affordable housing crisis yet funding for homes through the state’s climate program has been nearly wiped out, potentially impacting 177 projects statewide. Our public dollars should fund homes and communities, not corporate giveaways. capitolweekly.net/california…

CA students shouldn’t have to choose between tuition, food and rent. Skyrocketing housing costs are pushing students into overcrowded homes, long commutes and housing insecurity. Affordable housing is an education issue, too. edsource.org/2026/california…

Renters shouldn’t have to pay an application fee just to find out their pet isn’t allowed. #SB1296 would require CA landlords to disclose pet policies upfront, before renters spend money applying for a home. Basic transparency shouldn’t be too much to ask! axios.com/local/san-francisc…

Portland is putting $17.5M toward #SocialHousing, creating a revolving fund to take homes and land off the speculative market and keep them permanently affordable. It’s a start toward housing for people, not profit. shelterforce.org/2026/08/21/…

Angelenos shouldn’t lose their livelihoods over small amounts of rent debt. A new proposal would strengthen eviction protections by requiring tenants to owe at least one month’s fair market rent before a landlord can evict for nonpayment. lapublicpress.org/2026/09/la…

People with the lowest incomes are struggling to find homes while thousands of affordable units sit empty. If the people who need affordable housing most can’t access it, the system isn’t working. We need to fix the barriers keeping people out. latimes.com/world-nation/sto…

Rent is already too damn high. Renters shouldn’t get nickel-and-dimed by junk fees on top of it. States and cities have the power to crack down on hidden and excessive rental fees and protect tenants where federal law falls short. nclc.org/resources/what-the-…