Landlord Watchlist

Landlord Watchlist | Bay Area Rent Strike

The Landlord Watchlist is a vital tool in the fight for housing justice. Created by the Bay Area Rent Strike movement, this list shines a light on landlords, property managers, and corporations whose practices harm tenants, exploit communities, or contribute to housing insecurity. By documenting and sharing these names, we empower renters to stand together, protect one another, and demand accountability.

Why a Watchlist?

Renters across the Bay Area face skyrocketing rents, unsafe living conditions, and predatory evictions. Too often, landlords use power and money to silence tenants. The Landlord Watchlist flips the script by exposing harmful practices, giving tenants the information they need to make informed decisions about housing.

This watchlist helps:

  • Identify Problematic Landlords – Highlighting patterns of neglect, harassment, or exploitation.

  • Support Tenant Organizing – Strengthening tenant associations with shared information.

  • Promote Accountability – Pressuring landlords to change behavior through public awareness.

  • Build Community Solidarity – Ensuring renters look out for one another and don’t face abuse in isolation.

How the Watchlist Works

The Landlord Watchlist is built from:

  • Reports from tenants and community members.

  • Public records on evictions, lawsuits, and code violations.

  • Verified stories of unsafe or unfair housing practices.

Every name on the list is thoroughly reviewed to ensure accuracy. The goal is not revenge, but justice, transparency, and protection for renters.

Tenant Power in Action

By publishing the Watchlist, Bay Area Rent Strike ensures that landlords cannot hide behind secrecy. When renters know who they are dealing with, they can organize, resist unjust rent hikes, and protect their rights. The Watchlist also provides a platform for community members to speak out and share their stories, amplifying voices that are too often ignored.

Get Involved

The Watchlist is not static — it grows and evolves as new information emerges. If you have a landlord story to share, you can submit it through our secure reporting channels. Every report strengthens the movement and helps build a safer, fairer housing system for all.

Together, we are stronger. Together, we hold landlords accountable.