Other Housing Issues
California Civil Rights Department: Discrimination Complaint Process
Complaint process/forms for discrimination/civil rights issues
Financial Protection Assistance
Offers information on various financial topics, empowering consumers with knowledge on banking, loans, credit, fraud prevention, and more.
Harassment Prevention Guide for CA Housing Providers
Guide on harassment investigation, complaint, and prevention for housing providers (i.e. landlords, property management companies, emergency shelters, and HOAs)
Know Your Rights: Sharing Information about Immigration Status in HUD Housing Programs
The sheet explains your rights when it comes to sharing your immigration status with HUD housing providers. It tells you when you are required to share your status and when you are not, what happens if not all family members are eligible for housing assistance, and how to respond if your housing provider asks for immigration information. It also lists which immigration categories qualify for HUD assistance, what information may be shared with HUD or immigration authorities, and advises you to talk to a legal aid group before giving any information if you're unsure.
Know Your Rights: Tenant
Know your rights as a California Tenant. This resource discusses allowable rent increases, health and safety issues, and when landlords can remove their tenants from housing.
PILP Public Benefits Advocate's Guides
Advocate's Guides to the Housing and Disability Advocacy Program, CalWORKs Homeless Assistance, and CalWORKs Housing Support Program (HDAP, HA, and HSP). The guides including program information, practical tips, and client fliers to improve access to and awareness of these programs.
California Civil Rights Department: Discrimination Complaint Process
Complaint process/forms for discrimination/civil rights issues
Financial Protection Assistance
Offers information on various financial topics, empowering consumers with knowledge on banking, loans, credit, fraud prevention, and more.
California Civil Rights Department: Discrimination Complaint Process
Complaint process/forms for discrimination/civil rights issues
PILP Public Benefits Advocate's Guides
Advocate's Guides to the Housing and Disability Advocacy Program, CalWORKs Homeless Assistance, and CalWORKs Housing Support Program (HDAP, HA, and HSP). The guides including program information, practical tips, and client fliers to improve access to and awareness of these programs.
Financial Protection Assistance
Offers information on various financial topics, empowering consumers with knowledge on banking, loans, credit, fraud prevention, and more.
Financial Protection Assistance
Offers information on various financial topics, empowering consumers with knowledge on banking, loans, credit, fraud prevention, and more.
Guide to Major Changes to Mortgage Servicing Bankruptcy Rule
Guide to bankruptcy rule changes going into effect 12/01/2025
PILP Public Benefits Advocate's Guides
Advocate's Guides to the Housing and Disability Advocacy Program, CalWORKs Homeless Assistance, and CalWORKs Housing Support Program (HDAP, HA, and HSP). The guides including program information, practical tips, and client fliers to improve access to and awareness of these programs.
Harassment Prevention Guide for CA Housing Providers
Guide on harassment investigation, complaint, and prevention for housing providers (i.e. landlords, property management companies, emergency shelters, and HOAs)
Housing Rights for Licensed Childcare Providers
California law forbids landlords, homeowner associations (HOAs), and others from discriminating against someone because they run a licensed child care home. This document from the California Civil Rights Department is a page answering common questions regarding the rights of licensed childcare providers.
New California Law Requires Landlords to Provide Working Fridge and Stove in All Apartments
Update on AB628, which will require to provide all apartments with a working stove and refrigerator thanks to a new state law
Before you Rent Checklist
Finding a place to rent can be a challenge. You will have a better chance of success if you plan ahead. Here are some important tips to remember before you rent:
Mountain View Rent Stabilization and Ratio Utility Billing Systems
Information about the Community Stabilization and Fair Rent Act in Mountain View. For more information about utilities Charges and RUBS, check this page: https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/housing/rent-stabilization/utilities-charges-and-rubs
New California Law Requires Landlords to Provide Working Fridge and Stove in All Apartments
Update on AB628, which will require to provide all apartments with a working stove and refrigerator thanks to a new state law
Rental Listing DRE Consumer Alert
A statewide Consumer Alert for anyone looking for rental housing, after seeing an increase in identity theft scams.
Ask for a Fee Waiver if you can't afford filing fees
In most cases, you have to pay a fee to file papers with the court. If you can’t afford the filing fee, you can ask the court for a “fee waiver” in order to file for free. With a fee waiver, you also may not have to pay for certified copies, sheriff's service of process fees, or other costs related to starting a case, such as the cost for a court reporter to be at your trial.
Housing Rights for Licensed Childcare Providers
California law forbids landlords, homeowner associations (HOAs), and others from discriminating against someone because they run a licensed child care home. This document from the California Civil Rights Department is a page answering common questions regarding the rights of licensed childcare providers.
Before you Rent Checklist
Finding a place to rent can be a challenge. You will have a better chance of success if you plan ahead. Here are some important tips to remember before you rent:
California Civil Rights Department: Discrimination Complaint Process
Complaint process/forms for discrimination/civil rights issues
Financial Protection Assistance
Offers information on various financial topics, empowering consumers with knowledge on banking, loans, credit, fraud prevention, and more.
Housing Rights for Licensed Childcare Providers
California law forbids landlords, homeowner associations (HOAs), and others from discriminating against someone because they run a licensed child care home. This document from the California Civil Rights Department is a page answering common questions regarding the rights of licensed childcare providers.
Know Your Rights: Tenant
Know your rights as a California Tenant. This resource discusses allowable rent increases, health and safety issues, and when landlords can remove their tenants from housing.
New California Law Requires Landlords to Provide Working Fridge and Stove in All Apartments
Update on AB628, which will require to provide all apartments with a working stove and refrigerator thanks to a new state law
PILP Public Benefits Advocate's Guides
Advocate's Guides to the Housing and Disability Advocacy Program, CalWORKs Homeless Assistance, and CalWORKs Housing Support Program (HDAP, HA, and HSP). The guides including program information, practical tips, and client fliers to improve access to and awareness of these programs.
Rental Listing DRE Consumer Alert
A statewide Consumer Alert for anyone looking for rental housing, after seeing an increase in identity theft scams.
Rent Increases - Letter to Landlord Template
This form will help you create a letter to send to your landlord. Enter as much information as you can, if there are answers you don’t know, leave them blank and fill them in later after you print it out.
Tenant Background Checks and Your Rights
Are you looking for a new place to live or about to renew your lease? If so, you may want to know that a landlord, property manager, or other housing provider may ask a tenant background check company — also called a tenant screening company — to put together a report about you and other members of your household. That’s called a tenant background check, resident screening report, or tenant screening report. Landlords often use these reports to decide whether to rent to you. This article includes information about tenant background checks and your rights related to them.
California Civil Rights Department: Discrimination Complaint Process
Complaint process/forms for discrimination/civil rights issues
Avoiding Predatory Lending
Offers advice for home buyers and owners about recognizing predatory mortgage and lending practices, how to choose reputable lenders, and how to protect home equity from abusive loans.
California Civil Rights Department: Discrimination Complaint Process
Complaint process/forms for discrimination/civil rights issues
Guide to Major Changes to Mortgage Servicing Bankruptcy Rule
Guide to bankruptcy rule changes going into effect 12/01/2025
Avoiding Predatory Lending
Offers advice for home buyers and owners about recognizing predatory mortgage and lending practices, how to choose reputable lenders, and how to protect home equity from abusive loans.
Rental Listing DRE Consumer Alert
A statewide Consumer Alert for anyone looking for rental housing, after seeing an increase in identity theft scams.
Housing Rights for Licensed Childcare Providers
California law forbids landlords, homeowner associations (HOAs), and others from discriminating against someone because they run a licensed child care home. This document from the California Civil Rights Department is a page answering common questions regarding the rights of licensed childcare providers.
Ask for a Fee Waiver if you can't afford filing fees
In most cases, you have to pay a fee to file papers with the court. If you can’t afford the filing fee, you can ask the court for a “fee waiver” in order to file for free. With a fee waiver, you also may not have to pay for certified copies, sheriff's service of process fees, or other costs related to starting a case, such as the cost for a court reporter to be at your trial.
Avoiding Predatory Lending
Offers advice for home buyers and owners about recognizing predatory mortgage and lending practices, how to choose reputable lenders, and how to protect home equity from abusive loans.
Before you Rent Checklist
Finding a place to rent can be a challenge. You will have a better chance of success if you plan ahead. Here are some important tips to remember before you rent:
California Civil Rights Department: Discrimination Complaint Process
Complaint process/forms for discrimination/civil rights issues
City of Orange Affordable Housing
The City offers programs and incentives to encourage and promote affordable housing developments. During preparation of the past Housing Element (2014-2021), the City identified housing opportunity sites, some of which are potentially suitable for affordable housing projects based on size of allowable density, and proximity to transit.
Financial Protection Assistance
Offers information on various financial topics, empowering consumers with knowledge on banking, loans, credit, fraud prevention, and more.
Guide to Major Changes to Mortgage Servicing Bankruptcy Rule
Guide to bankruptcy rule changes going into effect 12/01/2025
Harassment Prevention Guide for CA Housing Providers
Guide on harassment investigation, complaint, and prevention for housing providers (i.e. landlords, property management companies, emergency shelters, and HOAs)
Housing Rights for Licensed Childcare Providers
California law forbids landlords, homeowner associations (HOAs), and others from discriminating against someone because they run a licensed child care home. This document from the California Civil Rights Department is a page answering common questions regarding the rights of licensed childcare providers.
Know Your Rights: Tenant
Know your rights as a California Tenant. This resource discusses allowable rent increases, health and safety issues, and when landlords can remove their tenants from housing.
Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) Overview
If you own rental property in the City of Los Angeles, it may be subject to the city’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO). Find out if your property falls under this ordinance and what you need to know to be in compliance.
Mountain View Rent Stabilization and Ratio Utility Billing Systems
Information about the Community Stabilization and Fair Rent Act in Mountain View. For more information about utilities Charges and RUBS, check this page: https://www.mountainview.gov/our-city/departments/housing/rent-stabilization/utilities-charges-and-rubs
New California Law Requires Landlords to Provide Working Fridge and Stove in All Apartments
Update on AB628, which will require to provide all apartments with a working stove and refrigerator thanks to a new state law
PILP Public Benefits Advocate's Guides
Advocate's Guides to the Housing and Disability Advocacy Program, CalWORKs Homeless Assistance, and CalWORKs Housing Support Program (HDAP, HA, and HSP). The guides including program information, practical tips, and client fliers to improve access to and awareness of these programs.
Rental Listing DRE Consumer Alert
A statewide Consumer Alert for anyone looking for rental housing, after seeing an increase in identity theft scams.
Rent Increases - Letter to Landlord Template
This form will help you create a letter to send to your landlord. Enter as much information as you can, if there are answers you don’t know, leave them blank and fill them in later after you print it out.
Riverside Mobile Home Park Rent Stabilization Ordinance
Ordinance 760 of the County of Riverside governs mobile home parks within the unincorporated areas of the County of Riverside.
Riverside Mobile Home Rent Stabilization
This resource details the mobile home rent stabilization ordinance of Riverside county.
San Bernardino Affordable Housing
The Housing Authority has various affordable housing programs that provide housing assistance to eligible, low-income households. Many of these programs are funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Here is a brief description of each program.
San Bernardino Housing Assistance
The Housing Authority has various affordable housing programs that provide housing assistance to eligible, low-income households.
San Diego Rental Assistance
At Housing and Community Development Services, there are several programs to help low-income people pay their rent so they may live in a safe, healthy place.
Santa Clara Emergency Rent Assistance and Eviction Resources
The City of Santa Clara does not provide direct rental assistance, but other agencies offer rent and eviction resources.
Tenant Background Checks and Your Rights
Are you looking for a new place to live or about to renew your lease? If so, you may want to know that a landlord, property manager, or other housing provider may ask a tenant background check company — also called a tenant screening company — to put together a report about you and other members of your household. That’s called a tenant background check, resident screening report, or tenant screening report. Landlords often use these reports to decide whether to rent to you. This article includes information about tenant background checks and your rights related to them.
New California Law Requires Landlords to Provide Working Fridge and Stove in All Apartments
Update on AB628, which will require to provide all apartments with a working stove and refrigerator thanks to a new state law
California Civil Rights Department: Discrimination Complaint Process
Complaint process/forms for discrimination/civil rights issues