The information expressed in the above resources should not be construed as representing the views or policies of the HousingHelpSD.org. To ensure that the document is useful to the vast majority of readers, we sought to balance the competing goals of providing accurate, up-to-date and complete information about the law without overwhelming readers with nuanced detail and legal language. Therefore, not all topics are treated in the same detail. It is illegal for a landlord, administrative agent, real estate agent or seller, a person based on race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, as well as sex and gender perception), sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, marital status, source of income, disability, health or age. We offer free help with housing issues or questions about your rights as a tenant, questions about deposits, social housing issues, housing discrimination, foreclosure and home loans. The Legal Aid Society of San Diego, Inc. (LASSD) is a non-profit law firm that provides free legal services to low-income San Diego residents. Our legal system is complex for everyone. But for those who can`t hire a lawyer, it`s downright intimidating. For 96 years, the Office of the Public Attorney, now the Legal Aid Society of San Diego, has consistently provided free professional legal services to these families and individuals.
Discrimination based on a tenant`s source of income in the city of San Diego is now illegal. What does this mean for tenants? Pending applications for rent assistance no longer protect against an eviction action for unpaid rent due to Covid-19 difficulties. If you receive a notice of unpaid rent, get legal help. To find legal aid clinics, visit housinghelpsd.org or call Legal Aid San Diego at 1-877-534-2524. On July 31, 2018, the San Diego City Council voted to illegally discriminate in rental apartments based on a tenant`s source of income. Click here to view the Sources of Revenue Regulations. RTF version Note: This guide does not provide recent legal updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic. You can find information about evictions or mortgages and COVID-19 on this page.
The above resources are provided for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. To the extent readers have questions or need additional guidance, readers should seek advice from a lawyer (register for a workshop here), the Legal Aid Society of San Diego (LASSD.org), the California Apartment Association or the Southern California Rental Association, or the Tenants Representation Group (ACCE and Tenants Together Websites) for advice in specific cases. and should also read the most recent ones. the most important laws and court decisions, based on the material cited. The Ministry of Fair Trade and Employment provided these instructional videos to illustrate how the Fair Housing Act can protect you from discrimination. Download a free guide to dealing with a mental health crisis in San Diego County. Available for iOS, Android, and Windows platforms. The oscER app provides you with information, resources and security.
Our Fair Housing Center is funded by San Diego County and the cities of San Diego, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Escondido, San Marcos, Oceanside, Vista and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). When you shop on AmazonSmile, Amazon donates 0.5% of the purchase price to charity. Designate LASSD as your charity via AmazonSmile and support us every time you shop! Housing discrimination can occur in one of the following ways: See also the LASSD Fair Housing Center`s public announcement about your fair housing rights. You have rights and are protected by federal, state, and local laws. To understand these laws, please attend one of our workshops here. Note: Laws and protections change quickly and this page will be updated as often as possible. Please click on the links below for the most up-to-date information. The following video explains the City of San Diego`s Revenue Sources Order in more detail: youtu.be/UUBlTlP00HY HUD Guidance on Assistance Animals explains some of the obligations of housing providers under the Fair Housing Act (FHAct), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regarding animals that help people with disabilities. Thomas Jefferson School of Law Voluntary Income Tax Assistance Tax Clinic (619) 297-9700Ext. 14852121 San Diego AvenueSan Diego, CA 92110Fair Housing Disparate Impact Claims Tax information based on the use of criminal records and eviction records in tenant selection policies FAQ California Department of Fair Employment and Housing Frequently Asked Questions Call our Fair Housing Center: 1-844-449-3500 TTY 1-877-735-2929 Still have questions? Visit our FAQ page here, then register for a workshop to learn more and ask questions. HUD-DOJ Joint Statement on Reasonable Accommodation for Persons with Disabilities All comments are subject to review.
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