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Landlord/Tenant (Rental Housing) Links

California Department of Consumer Affairs Publications: Landlord/Tenant This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.
This site includes guides covering many landlord/tenant topics.

California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.
DFEH investigates complaints of discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, and hate violence. The Web site has information on California's fair employment laws, frequently asked questions, brochures, and forms.

Or call DFEH:
1-800-233-3212
TTY: 1-800-700-2320 (from California)
TTY: 1-916-227-0551 (outside California)

LawHelpCalifornia Housing This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.
Information on public housing and subsidized housing (section 8), housing discrimination, landlord and tenant issues, and discrimination & sexual harassment.

Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.
This site will help you to file a complaint if you believe your rights have been violated. Created by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Fair Housing Hotline Project This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.
If you live in Northern California call this hotline, 1-800-400-2260, for:

  • Advice and assistance with fair housing questions and violations of fair housing laws
  • Fair housing fact sheets and other informational materials
  • Links to other sources for fair housing information
  • Links to other organizations that can help with fair housing enforcement
  • Fair housing workshops and training

Local Codes and Charters This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.
This Web site provides access to the codes and charters of many California cities and towns. These local laws can be very helpful in landlord/tenant cases. The site was created by U.C. Berkeley's Institute of Governmental Studies.

National Housing Law Project This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.
This site focuses on public housing and low-income tenants' issues.

People With Disabilities This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.
This site has information for people with disabilities from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Web site.

Publications Relating to Housing This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.
This site has a list of publications for people with disabilities. Developed by Protection and Advocacy, Inc.

San Francisco Law Library's Landlord/Tenant Research Guide This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.
This site has a list of books dealing with landlord/tenant issues.
Click here to find a book on this list.

Small Claims
The Small Claims section of the Self-Help Center can help you get back a security deposit.

What Should I Know Before I Rent? This is an external link. Click this icon for our external linking policy.
A consumer education pamphlet created by the State Bar of California.

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