California Government Code §12955 makes it unlawful for Moorpark landlords to refuse rental to applicants because they pay with Section 8 vouchers or other lawful housing-assistance payments — source-of-income discrimination is a Fair Employment and Housing Act violation.
SB 329 (2019) expanded California's Fair Employment and Housing Act to include federal, state, and local housing-assistance vouchers in the definition of protected source of income. Landlords must accept voucher applications, allow Ventura County Area Housing Authority (AHA) inspections, and treat voucher holders the same as cash-paying applicants in screening criteria. Income-to-rent screening must use only the tenant's portion, not the full rent. Refusing applications, advertising 'no Section 8,' or steering voucher holders away can trigger Civil Rights Department complaints and damages.
Refusing voucher applicants, advertising 'no Section 8,' or applying inflated income standards triggers California Civil Rights Department complaints and civil damages under Government Code §12955.
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