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For Renters

Fair Housing Counseling & Investigation

Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California provides free comprehensive fair housing counseling, complaint investigation, and assistance in filing housing discrimination complaints with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) or the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH).

If you believe you may have experienced housing discrimination based on your race, color, national origin, religion, gender, disability, familial status, sexual orientation, marital status, source of income, or any other arbitrary characteristic such as age or occupation, click the button below to request assistance, or call Fair Housing Advocates at (415) 457-5025, extension 101, to speak to our intake counselor.

Schedule Tenant Workshops

Fair Housing Advocates offers workshops to educate tenants on their rights and responsibilities under fair housing law. The workshops cover topics such as: basics of fair housing law, how to detect discriminatory practices, protections for immigrants, people with disabilities and families with children, occupancy standards and differences between fair housing and landlord-tenant laws. Contact our education department to schedule a presentation for your group in English or Spanish.

Fair Housing and Legal Protections

  • For People with Disabilities
  • For Seniors
  • For the LGBT Community
  • For Victims of Domestic Violence or Sexual Harassment

Fair Housing Literature

  • Are You Looking for Housing for You and Your Family?
    A basic brochure on fair housing law and resources for the housing search  
  • Reasonable Accommodations and Reasonable Modifications
    Presents fair housing rights for people with disabilities
  • Tenant Information Booklet (English - Marin County):  A 40-page handbook on tenant and fair housing rights, the housing search, tenancy, the eviction process, and other resources like community services and credit/financial information
  • Tenant Information Booklet (Spanish - Marin County)
  • Tenant Information Booklet (Sonoma County)
  • Tenant Information Booklet (Solano County)
  • Veteran’s Brochure
    Fair Housing information for Veterans
Literature also available in Spanish.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Habitability FAQ
  • Security Deposit FAQ
  • Termination of Tenancy FAQ
  • Unlawful Detainer FAQ

Other Resources

  • California Department of Consumer Affairs - Landlord/Tenant Guide
  • Tenants Together
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San Rafael, CA 94901
Phone 415.457.5025
Fax 415.457.6382
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  • Home
  • About
    • Mission & History
    • Who We Serve
    • Staff
    • Board of Directors
  • What Is Fair Housing?
    • History of Fair Housing
    • Federal Fair Housing Rights
    • California and Local Fair Housing Rights
    • Housing Industry Resources
    • Resources & More Information
  • Services
    • For Renters
    • For Homeowners - Foreclosure Prevention
    • Education >
      • Fair Housing Literature
      • Community Outreach
    • Education for Homebuyers
    • Advocacy & AFFH
  • Programs and Service Areas
    • Marin County
    • Solano County
    • Sonoma County
    • Other Geographic Areas
  • News & Events
    • In The News >
      • Press Releases
    • Events & Workshops
    • Fair Housing Conference 2018
    • TASTE of Marin 2017
  • Donate
    • Donate Now
  • Get Involved
    • Become an Investigator
    • Join Our Board
    • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Contact
    • Request Assistance
    • Education Programs
  • School Programs