California Landlords Accused of Discriminating Against Section 8 Tenants

An investigation reveals over 200 landlords illegally refused Section 8 vouchers, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of housing laws.

The Housing Rights Initiative filed complaints against 203 landlords and real estate firms for rejecting Section 8 vouchers in California.
The investigation found that discrimination rates were highest in Los Angeles at 70%, followed by San Jose, Oakland, and San Francisco.
California's 'source-of-income' law, enacted in 2020, prohibits discrimination against tenants using housing vouchers.
The Civil Rights Department has previously settled over 200 cases of similar discrimination and is committed to addressing these new allegations.
Advocates urge increased funding for enforcement to ensure compliance with housing laws and reduce homelessness in the state.