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Fair Housing VIEW SLIDESHOW Did you know it is illegal under federal law to discriminate in housing based on race, color, religion, sex, disability, national origin or familial status? Did you know that California law also makes it illegal to discriminate in housing based on sexual orientation, age, source of income, medical condition (including HIV, AIDS, ARC) or other arbitrary reasons? A family looking for a home should not have to worry about being denied because there are children in the family. A person should not have to wonder if he or she will be denied based on the color of their skin, or the accent with which they speak. A person with a disability such as blindness should not have to deal with being denied access to an apartment or house because of a "no pets" policy. A person should never have to be sexually harassed in exchange for move favorable treatment in housing.
Yet, these things happen every day. Maybe it's even happened to you.
Both federal and state law say it's illegal to deny or limit services or access, offer differential terms or policies, or deny housing, loans, or insurance based on the protected classes mentioned above. If these things happen to you, there is help. Information is the key - know your rights!
What North County Lifeline can do for you:
We can take information about your claim and help you to understand your Fair Housing Rights.
We can contact the alleged violating party if you desire and attempt to conciliate or mediate the situation.
We can assist you in filing a complaint with the Department of Fair Employment and Housing.
We can inform you of other services or options you may wish to explore. We can provide you with information regarding local attorney services should you decide to litigate the situation. We offer Fair Housing Education.
CLICK HERE to find out more about the County's Fair Housing Program CLICK HERE for Fair Housing News & Updates CLICK HERE for information about our Fair Housing Survey and Workshops
Other Important Local Phone Numbers and Websites
Contact us today for assistance with your Fair Housing or Landlord-Tenant Issue.
E-mail:
Kelly Matthews 200 Michigan Avenue Vista, CA 92084 (760) 726-4900 ext. 6226 (866) 954-3354 ext. 6240
North County Lifeline's Fair Housing and Landlord-Tenant Services are funded in part by the cities of Vista, Oceanside, San Marcos and Encinitas, Superior Court of San Diego, and the County of San Diego.
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