Fair Housing

FAIR HOUSING

image of Equal Housing Opportunity

We Do Business in Accordance With
the Federal Fair Housing Law
(The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988)

It is illegal to Discriminate Against Any Person Because of Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Handicap, Familial Status, or National Origin

In the sale or rental of housing or residential lots
In advertising the sale or rental of housing
In the financing of housing
In the provision of real estate brokerage services
In the appraisal of housing
Blockbusting is also illegal

Anyone who feels he or she has been discriminated against may file a complaint of housing discrimination:

(800) 669-9777 (Toll Free)
(800) 927-9275 (TTY)
U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development
Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and
Equal Opportunity
Washington, D.C. 20410

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) administers and enforces federal laws and establishes policies that make sure all Americans have equal access to the housing of their choice. Learn more about FHEO.

Other resources for tenant/landlord and housing discrimination information include:

California Department of Consumer Affairs - (800) 952-5210

“A Guide to Residential Tenants' and Landlords' Rights and Responsibilities”

Legal Services of Northern California - (916) 551-2150

Rental Housing Association - (916) 920-1120

California Apartment Association - (800) 967-4222

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

California Dept. Fair Employment and Housing - (800) 233-3212