California Department of Consumer Affairs Publications: Landlord/Tenant
This site includes guides covering many landlord/tenant topics.

California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH)
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
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 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.

Local Codes and Charters
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 site focuses on public housing and low-income tenants' issues.

People With Disabilities
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 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 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?
A consumer education pamphlet created by the State Bar of California.