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Discrimination – Retaliation
Discrimination
A landlord cannot discriminate against you based on:
Race
Religion
Sex
Sexual Orientation
Sexual Identity
National Origin
Marital Status
Disability
Age
Children
Complaints of discrimination are handled by the State of California, Department of Fair Employment and Housing www.dfeh.ca.gov. Their telephone number is (800) 233-3212. Contact them if you feel you have been discriminated against.
Landlords cannot ask about or report the immigration or citizenship status of a tenant, occupant or prospective tenant.
Landlords do not have to rent to tenants that have bad credit, or who have used previous rentals for illegal purposes.
If a landlord refuses to rent to you because of your credit history, ask for a copy of the credit report. You are entitled to one.
Retaliation
A landlord cannot raise your rent, evict you, or decrease services if you complain to a government agency about the landlord or take part in a tenant’s organization. This protection is good for 180 days from the date you file a complaint.
Contact us for more information or speak with one of our counselors at (800) 593-8222. If you live outside of Southern California, call us at (213) 974-1452.
Updated February 14, 2008
For more information:
County of Los Angeles Department of Consumer Affairs
B-96 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration
500 W. Temple Street *
Los Angeles, CA 90012-2706
Telephone (800) 593-8222 (within LA County)
web site: dca.lacounty.gov