San Francisco Tenants Union

San Francisco Tenants Union is a mostly volunteer-run nonprofit that has served San Francisco renters for more than 50 years. Its mission is to preserve and expand tenants’ rights while supporting the supply of affordable housing.

The organization combines tenant-rights education, self-help counseling, and tenant organizing. It helps renters understand and assert their rights under local, state, and federal law, including through its Tenants Rights Handbook. Its counseling clinic information explains the service and notes that the organization provides rights information rather than legal advice or legal services.

Through advocacy and organizing, San Francisco Tenants Union addresses rent control, eviction protections, tenant buyouts, affordable housing, and displacement concerns. Readers can also consult NHREA’s California housing assistance resources and federal assistance information. Visit the official website to confirm current program details and guidance.