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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 Literature 

​Agency Brochure
  • English
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  • Tiếng Việt
Protections for People with Disabilities 
  • Reasonable Accommodations & Modifications (English)
  • FAQs on Reasonable Accommodations (English)
  • Preguntas Frecuentes: Adaptaciones Razonables (Spanish)
  • Madalas na Tinatanong: Mga Mabuting Akomodasyon (Tagalog)
 
Protections for Families with Children
  • Protect Your Family Against Housing Discrimination (English)
  • Proteja a Su Familia Contra la Discriminación en la Vivienda (Spanish)
  • Bảo Vệ Gia Đình Quý Vị Chống Phân Biệt Về Nhà Ở (Vietnamese)

Protections for Housing Voucher Holders
  • Source of Income Discrimination (English)
  • Discriminación por Fuente de Ingresos (Spanish)
  • Dikriminasyon sa Pinagmumulan ng Kita (Tagalog)

Protections Based on Race, Color and National Origin
  • Race, Color and National Origin Discrimination (English)
  • Discriminación Basada en Raza, Color u Origen Nacional (Spanish)
  • Phân Biệt Chủng Tộc, Màu Da Và Nguồn Gốc Quốc Gia (Vietnamese)
 
Protections for People with Criminal Records  
  • Use of Criminal Records in Rental Decisions (Engliah)
  • Uso de Antecedentes Penales en Decisiones de Alquiler (Spanish)
 
Protections Based on Sex/Gender
  • For Victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Harassment (English)
  • Para las Víctimas de la Violencia Doméstica y el Acoso Sexual (Spanish)
  • For the LGBTQIA+ Community (English and Spanish)

Fair Lending Protections
  • Appraisal Discrimination (English)
  • Discriminación en la Tasación (Spanish)
  • Diskriminasyon sa Appraisal (Tagalog)
  • Be Aware of Lending discrimination (English)
  • Tenga en Cuenta la Discriminación en los Préstamos (Spanish)
  • Alamin ang Diskriminasyon sa Pagpapahiram (Tagalog)


​Tenant Information Booklet (English)
A 40-page handbook on tenant and fair housing rights and housing resources for Marin, Sonoma, and Solano counties 
 
Folleto de Información Para Inquilinos (Spanish)
Un folleteo de 40 páginas sobre leyes de vivienda justas y otras leyes de protección para los inquilinos, con recursos de vivienda para los condados de Marin, Sonoma, y Solano

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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  • Home
  • About
    • Mission & History
    • Who We Serve
    • FHANC Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Pillars of Anti-racism
  • What Is Fair Housing?
    • History of Fair Housing
    • Federal Fair Housing Rights
    • California and Local Fair Housing Rights
    • Housing Industry Resources
    • Resources & More Information
    • April: Fair Housing Month
  • Services
    • For Renters
    • For Homeowners - Foreclosure Prevention
    • Education >
      • Fair Housing Literature
      • Community Outreach
      • School Programs
    • 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 & Statements
    • Events & Workshops
    • COVID-19 Panel
    • Fair Housing Conference 2022
    • Fair Housing Conference 2021
    • Fair Housing Conference 2020
    • Fair Housing Conference 2019
    • Fair Housing Conference 2018
    • TASTE of Marin 2017
  • Donate
    • Main Donation Page
    • Cy Pres Funding
    • Vehicle Donations
    • More Ways to Give
  • Get Involved
    • Job Opportunities
    • Become an Investigator
    • Join Our Board
    • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Contact
    • Contact Us
    • Request Assistance
    • Education Programs
  • COVID-19 Resources
  • Fair Housing Conference 2023