Safe and Healthy Housing
California Civil Rights Department: Discrimination Complaint Process
Complaint process/forms for discrimination/civil rights issues
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.
Tenant Rights for Undocumented Californians
This resource provides know-your-rights (KYR) information for undocumented individuals regarding housing rights. It outlines protections against discrimination and eviction, as well as steps to take if one's rights are violated. It may also cover resources and support for those navigating housing issues.
California Civil Rights Department: Discrimination Complaint Process
Complaint process/forms for discrimination/civil rights issues
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.
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)
How can I get my landlord to make repairs?
You have the right to a safe and clean apartment. The law requires your landlord to keep your unit in reasonable condition while you are living there. This guide shows you how to request repairs from your landlord.
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:
Know Your Housing Rights
Tenants have many rights when renting a residential unit. It is important for tenants to know about the basics of tenants’ housing rights and the laws protecting tenants from housing discrimination. This bulletin gives an overview of these laws and resources to access if you believe your rights were violated.
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.
Know Your Housing Rights
Tenants have many rights when renting a residential unit. It is important for tenants to know about the basics of tenants’ housing rights and the laws protecting tenants from housing discrimination. This bulletin gives an overview of these laws and resources to access if you believe your rights were violated.
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
Documenting Problems and Requesting Repairs
This page has instructions on how to document housing problems and request repairs as a tenant.
HERA Alternative Ways to Address Habitability Problems
This resource links other ways to address habitability problems
HERA Habitability know your rights
Know your rights as a tenant in California and what it means to have safe and healthy housing.
How can I get my landlord to make repairs?
You have the right to a safe and clean apartment. The law requires your landlord to keep your unit in reasonable condition while you are living there. This guide shows you how to request repairs from your landlord.
Know Your Rights as a California Tenant -- Your Right to a Safe and Well-Maintained Home
This is a one page fact sheet on renters' rights to a safe and healthy (or "habitable") home.
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.
Reasonable Accommodations & Reasonable Modifications
This fact sheet explains how people with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations or modifications.
Rental Listing DRE Consumer Alert
A statewide Consumer Alert for anyone looking for rental housing, after seeing an increase in identity theft scams.
California Civil Rights Department: Discrimination Complaint Process
Complaint process/forms for discrimination/civil rights issues
California Civil Rights Department: Discrimination Complaint Process
Complaint process/forms for discrimination/civil rights issues
Know Your Housing Rights
Tenants have many rights when renting a residential unit. It is important for tenants to know about the basics of tenants’ housing rights and the laws protecting tenants from housing discrimination. This bulletin gives an overview of these laws and resources to access if you believe your rights were violated.
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.
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
Documenting Problems and Requesting Repairs
This page has instructions on how to document housing problems and request repairs as a tenant.
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)
HERA Alternative Ways to Address Habitability Problems
This resource links other ways to address habitability problems
HERA Habitability know your rights
Know your rights as a tenant in California and what it means to have safe and healthy housing.
How can I get my landlord to make repairs?
You have the right to a safe and clean apartment. The law requires your landlord to keep your unit in reasonable condition while you are living there. This guide shows you how to request repairs from your landlord.
Know Your Housing Rights
Tenants have many rights when renting a residential unit. It is important for tenants to know about the basics of tenants’ housing rights and the laws protecting tenants from housing discrimination. This bulletin gives an overview of these laws and resources to access if you believe your rights were violated.
Know Your Rights as a California Tenant -- Your Right to a Safe and Well-Maintained Home
This is a one page fact sheet on renters' rights to a safe and healthy (or "habitable") home.
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.
Reasonable Accommodations & Reasonable Modifications
This fact sheet explains how people with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations or modifications.
Rental Listing DRE Consumer Alert
A statewide Consumer Alert for anyone looking for rental housing, after seeing an increase in identity theft scams.
How can I get my landlord to make repairs?
You have the right to a safe and clean apartment. The law requires your landlord to keep your unit in reasonable condition while you are living there. This guide shows you how to request repairs from your landlord.
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