California Government Code Section 12955 prohibits Anaheim landlords from refusing to rent to tenants because of their lawful source of income, including Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, Social Security, and other public assistance.
California's Fair Employment and Housing Act, codified at Government Code Section 12955, makes lawful source of income a protected category in housing. Anaheim landlords cannot refuse applicants, set different terms, or advertise no-Section-8 because of how the rent is paid. The law covers Housing Choice Vouchers, Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing, Social Security, SSI, child support, and similar verifiable income streams. Landlords may still apply neutral screening criteria like credit checks, prior tenancy verification, and income-to-rent ratios calculated on the tenant's portion. The Civil Rights Department investigates complaints and can pursue damages, fines, and injunctive relief. Anaheim defers to state enforcement.
Refusing to rent based on Section 8, SSI, or other lawful income violates Government Code 12955 and can lead to state damages and injunctive relief.
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