What housing providers are covered under the Fair Housing laws?
The federal fair housing laws prohibit discrimination in all housing except for owner-occupied housing with four or fewer units. In California, the protections for tenants are extended even further: the only exemptions are for owner-occupied single-family houses that rent to only one roomer or boarder, housing owned by a private club, and for housing owned by religious organizations. 2. What groups are protected under the Fair Housing laws? California laws, in conjunction with federal laws, provide extensive protection for many groups of people. These laws prohibit discrimination on basis of Race, Religion, National Origin, Ancestry, Alienage, Gender, Marital Status, Familial Status, and Disability. California s Unruh Act goes on to prohibit other forms of arbitrary discrimination, such as that based on age or sexual orientation. 3. What types of applications can a housing provider use? Housing providers may require all applicants to complete a standard rental application form asking c
