{"id":2261,"date":"2022-03-18T00:37:54","date_gmt":"2022-03-18T07:37:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/samlaw.net\/?page_id=2261"},"modified":"2023-06-19T11:04:10","modified_gmt":"2023-06-19T18:04:10","slug":"understanding-fair-housing-laws","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/samlaw.net\/practice-areas\/landlord-tenant-law\/understanding-fair-housing-laws\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Fair Housing Laws"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Everyone who applies for housing has the right to be treated fairly and equally. When it comes to buying, selling, or leasing a home or rental property, several federal and state laws were enacted to ensure equal housing opportunities<\/b> for all people. Housing discrimination is illegal and contributes to the inequity in the quality of housing a person can obtain. If you have been the victim of housing discrimination, it is highly recommended to consult a reliable San Francisco landlord-tenant lawyer<\/a> to help you.<\/p>\n

At Steven Adair MacDonald & Partners, P.C., we have been protecting landlord-tenant rights for decades. Our legal team is committed to helping our clients fight illegal housing discrimination, settle landlord-tenant disputes, and deal with other real estate matters. We will help you know your rights and responsibilities under California fair housing laws.<\/p>\n

Call us now and schedule an initial consultation.<\/p>\n

What is Housing Discrimination?<\/h2>\n

Housing discrimination happens when an individual is treated adversely based on legally protected characteristics such as their race, religion, sex, religion, disability, or familial status. Although this behavior is illegal, housing discrimination still occurs and is often unreported. If you are a landlord or a tenant, it\u2019s crucial to know the basics of fair housing laws.<\/b> A credible San Francisco landlord-tenant attorney can help you know your rights and fight against housing discrimination.<\/p>\n

Landlords cannot discriminate against prospective tenants based on protected characteristics in any of the following ways:<\/p>\n