California Government Code 12955 (FEHA) prohibits Thousand Oaks landlords from refusing to rent based on a tenant's lawful source of income, including Section 8 housing-choice vouchers. Refusal violates state fair-housing law and is enforceable through CRD complaints.
Since 2020, California has classified housing-choice vouchers (Section 8) and other lawful income sources as protected characteristics under the Fair Employment and Housing Act. Thousand Oaks landlords cannot post 'no Section 8' in ads, refuse to consider voucher tenants, or apply differential application standards. Landlords may still apply consistent income, credit, and rental-history standards as long as they treat voucher holders fairly. The Ventura County Housing Authority administers Section 8 vouchers in Thousand Oaks. Complaints go to the California Civil Rights Department (CRD).
Refusing voucher applicants, posting 'no Section 8' ads, or applying differential standards exposes landlords to CRD investigations, civil penalties up to $10,000+, attorneys' fees, and damages.
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Thousand Oaks, CA
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