CA Real Estate Fair Housing Laws 2

Question 1

Which California law prohibits discrimination by all business establishments in the state, including housing providers?

Accepted Answer

The Unruh Civil Rights Act

Answer

The Unruh Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination by all California business establishments, providing broad civil rights protections including in housing transactions.

Question 2

California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) adds which protected class that is NOT found in federal fair housing law?

Accepted Answer

Source of income

Answer

California's FEHA includes source of income as a protected class, meaning landlords cannot refuse to rent to Section 8 voucher holders solely because of their payment source.

Question 3

Under California law, which of the following is a protected class in housing that is NOT protected under federal fair housing law?

Accepted Answer

Marital status

Answer

California law protects marital status as a class, preventing landlords from refusing to rent to single, married, or divorced individuals based on their marital status.

Question 4

The Rumford Fair Housing Act in California prohibits discrimination based on protected characteristics in:

Accepted Answer

Both sales and rentals of most housing

Answer

The Rumford Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in both the sale and rental of most housing in California, making it broadly applicable.

Question 5

A California landlord discovers a prospective tenant receives Section 8 housing assistance. Under California law, the landlord:

Accepted Answer

May not refuse to rent based on this fact alone

Answer

Under California's FEHA, source of income is a protected class, so refusing to rent solely because a tenant uses Section 8 housing assistance is illegal discrimination.

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CA Real Estate Fair Housing Laws 2