Housing

COVID protections, Section 8, eviction, HUD, discrimination

Common Questions
Eviction

I was just served with court eviction papers - what do I do?

My landlord wants to evict me. Can they lock me out of my home?

My landlord has given me a lot of notices lately. What do they mean?

California limits when a landlord can evict renters.

Protecting Your Rights

Can my landlord keep my security deposit?

California limits when a landlord can evict renters.

I am disabled and my landlord won't let me keep my service dog. What can I do?

I need help with a different housing problem.

Rent Increases

I received notice that my rent is increasing. Can my landlord do this?

Is there a limit on the amount my landlord can increase the rent?

Does the Tenant Protection Act apply to me?

I have a Housing Choice Voucher or live in other subsidized housing. Can my landlord increase rent?

Are there any other limits on rent increases?

Section 8 Voucher

I got a notice that I am losing my Section 8 / Housing Choice Voucher.

Can someone refuse to rent to me because I have Section 8/HUD/voucher?

Discrimination

Can someone refuse to rent to me because I have Section 8/HUD/voucher?

I am disabled and my landlord won't let me keep my service dog. What can I do?

COVID

When will they process my COVID rental assistance application?

Can I still apply for COVID-19 rental assistance?

What months can be covered by COVID-19 rental assistance?

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