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πŸ”‘ Rental Property Rules/Source-of-Income Discrimination

Galt vs Sacramento

How do source-of-income discrimination rules compare between Galt, CA and Sacramento, CA?

Galt, CA

Sacramento County

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Sacramento, CA

Sacramento County

Heavy Restrictions

California Government Code 12955 bars Sacramento landlords from refusing applicants because they pay rent with Section 8 vouchers, VASH, or other lawful housing assistance, treating source of income as a protected category.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactGaltSacramento
Statute-CA Gov Β§12955
Effective-January 1, 2020
Income ratio applied to-Tenant's portion only
Enforcement-CA Civil Rights Dept
Advertising-No 'No Section 8'

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Galt FAQ

No FAQs available.

Sacramento FAQ

Can I require 3x income for Section 8 tenants?

Only if you apply the ratio to the tenant's share of rent, not the full contract rent. Applying it to the full rent is treated as source-of-income discrimination.

Where do tenants file complaints?

With the California Civil Rights Department, which investigates and can pursue damages, civil penalties, and injunctive relief through administrative or court proceedings.

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