Oakland Tenants Union is an organization of housing activists dedicated to protecting tenant rights and interests. OTU does this by working directly with tenants in their struggle with landlords, impacting legislation and public policy about housing, community education, and by working with other organizations committed to furthering renters’ rights. Oakland Tenants Union is open to anyone who shares our core values and who believes that tenants themselves have the primary responsibility to work on their own behalf.
Virtual Tenant Advice Hours
During Shelter-in-Place, Counselors from OTU are providing virtual tenant advice hours for Oakland tenants from 3:00 - 5:00 pm every other Sunday via a Zoom call. The next scheduled dates are 8/30, 9/13, 9/27 and 10/11. Participants may join the meeting by video (if you have the Zoom app on your phone and/or your computer has a microphone and camera), by audio only (if you can use Zoom from your phone and/or computer but just don't have a camera), or by dial-in over the phone. All participants must register in advance. There is a limit of 20 pre-registered advice seekers per session so sign up early.
To register, please email info@oaklandtenantsunion.org by 12pm on the Sunday of the Zoom call you want to attend. You will be emailed with a Zoom video conference link and call-in phone number about 30 minutes before the session begins. For those who want to register but do not have access to email, call 510-704-5276, say you are registering for Virtual Tenant Advice Hours, and leave your full name, phone number and date of the session you are registering for. You will be called prior to the session and provided with the dial-in information.
Tenants will be helped on a first-come first-served basis, and we will add you to the queue in the order you join the meeting. All are welcome to listen in to advice being shared with other tenants but are not required to stay after you’ve been helped.
Please be advised this is not a private consultation. OTU has a policy of not advising landlords or matters regarding disputes between tenants. For any assistance with registration, please call 510-704-5276.
To register, please email info@oaklandtenantsunion.org by 12pm on the Sunday of the Zoom call you want to attend. You will be emailed with a Zoom video conference link and call-in phone number about 30 minutes before the session begins. For those who want to register but do not have access to email, call 510-704-5276, say you are registering for Virtual Tenant Advice Hours, and leave your full name, phone number and date of the session you are registering for. You will be called prior to the session and provided with the dial-in information.
Tenants will be helped on a first-come first-served basis, and we will add you to the queue in the order you join the meeting. All are welcome to listen in to advice being shared with other tenants but are not required to stay after you’ve been helped.
Please be advised this is not a private consultation. OTU has a policy of not advising landlords or matters regarding disputes between tenants. For any assistance with registration, please call 510-704-5276.
Monthly MeetingsNOTE: OTU monthly meetings are suspended until further notice. For help, call or email us, or contact the tenant resources listed here.
Oakland Tenants Union meets regularly at 7:00-9:00 pm on the second Monday of each month. Our monthly meetings are held in the Community Room of the Madison Park Apartments, 100 9th Street (at Oak Street, across from the Lake Merritt BART Station). To enter, gently knock on the window of the room to the right of the main entrance to the building. Help and SupportIf you have a tenant/landlord issue or want to learn about your rights as a renter learn more here, or contact the tenant resources listed here.
For more information about your legal protections and options, or for a referral, you may also call OTU's Information and Referral Line at (510) 704-5276 and leave a voicemail or email us at help@OaklandTenantsUnion.org. OTU is a volunteer organization and we may not be able to reply right away. OTU members are also available for questions at the Oakland Public Library Main Branch on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month from 3:00-5:00 pm at the Veteran's Center in the main lobby. Check the current schedule here. NOTE: Oakland libraries are currently closed until further notice due to the public health emergency. OTU library advice hours will resume when libraries re-open. To schedule a consultation for a specific time during these hours, call or email us at the contact information above. |
Stay InformedDonateOakland Tenants Union is a volunteer organization and relies entirely on donations to provide assistance to fellow tenants through our tenant support phone line, website, and other materials. Any amount is appreciated. Thank you!
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P.O. Box 10573 Oakland CA 94610
phone: (510) 704-5276
phone: (510) 704-5276