Rent Strikes

A rent strike occurs when tenants collectively decide to withhold rent payments, usually as a protest against issues like poor living conditions, unmet repairs, or unfair rent increases. Instead of paying landlords directly, tenants aim to draw attention to their grievances and pressure landlords to address their concerns. Legally, rent strikes can be complex; tenants risk eviction or legal action. They are often organized through tenant associations and used as a collective bargaining tool to improve housing conditions or negotiate better terms without resorting to individual legal disputes.