Our organization and mission

Founded in 2018, the union is run by tenants, for tenants. Through collective efforts, we stand up to landlords, protect tenant rights, and build stronger communities. Join us in the fight to protect tenants and promote affordable housing.

The Ventura Tenants Union is building a diverse membership-based tenant-centered movement fighting for the human right to housing for all. We demand truly affordable and safe housing. Our mission is to strengthen tenants’ political power through education, advocacy, and direct action. Collectively, we have more strength as renters than the landlord class. We aim to support the formation of autonomous tenant associations that can mobilize across the county during lease negotiations with landlords and rent legislation with government officials.