Portland Tenants United

@pdxtu.bsky.social

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PDX metro area tenants union, organizing tenants for housing security and dignity. Together we can control the rent. https://atun-rsia.org/tenant-unions

"Portland City Council needs to hear from tenants | THIS WEDNESDAY, April 2nd, at their 9:30 AM meeting, the Portland City Council will hear two items that are critical for tenants. First, Councilor Morillo’s ordinance banning price fixing AI apps. Second, Councilors Avalos and Green’s resolution to order a study on social housing, the first step to social housing in Portland." with the Portland Tenants United Logo in front of a stylized photo of Portland.
RENT HIKES DESERVE RENT STRIKES A DSA Testimony Drive to Support Rent Stabilization. Join us for a workshop on SB722 and learn how to testify effectively at the Oregon State Legislature. Hear from electeds, staffers, and expert chapter members for hands-on support to make your voice heard! Don't let algorithms decide your rent: fight together for housing justice! March 16th, 2025, 7-8:30 PM | Hosted by Socialists in Office Committee and Housing Working Group, Portland DSA
TAX THE RICH | FUND THE PEOPLE | For Our Families, For Our Communities, For Our Future | Saturday, March 15th, City Hall, 2 PM
Half-eaten pizza and ice cream, empty glasses, and a sign encouraging folks to join, volunteer, and organize with Portland Tenants United. This is what was left after a fun social with around 30 PTU members and interested folks.
"Tell Portland City Council, End Landlord Price Fixing, Today, Tuesday, 2/25, the Portland City Council Committee on Homelessness and Housing is considering an ordinance to prohibit the use of algorithmic price fixing apps like RealPage. Join PTU in supporting the ordinance." with the background of a blurred cityscape and the PTU logo.
An invitation to PTU's Winter Social: February 27, 2025, 7 PM at Baerlic on SE 11th Ave. RSVP at https://partiful.com/e/FhoSioMQ3edakJgqblCj.
Tenants need to get loud! HB 2305 is a 3-strike law for evicting tenants. Landlords want it to be easier than ever to put more people on the street. Several bills this legislative session will affect the rights of tenants in Oregon. Every tenant should take the chance to submit testimony against or in support of these bills.
You're Invited! A Renters' Town Hall and Get Together for The Renters' Bill of Rights
Check out PTU's Wall of Shame Landlords hurt and harass tenants everyday. Share your story at https://www.pdxtu.org/landlord_wall_of_shame. Portland Tenants United Logo and a QR code on a stylized background of apartments.
Rent payments exert major pressure on renter’s budgets. 68% of Portland tenants are burdened by their rent, and 47% spend more than 40% of their income on housing, causing major financial strain. A tiered pie chart demonstrates these statistics. Read the report and take action at pdxtu.org.
PTU 2023-24 Survey Portland Tenants United conducts an annual survey of Portland area renters asking about their housing experiences in the preceding 12 months. Results suggest a rental market that is still too expensive for many, burdens from extra fees and utilities, a prevalance of unresolved housing issues, and widespread harrassment of tenants by landlords. Read the report and take action at pdxtu.org.