The article emphasizes the importance of understanding housing discrimination laws, particularly the Fair Housing Act (FHA) of 1968, which prohibits discrimination in housing based on several protected characteristics. In California, additional protections are provided under the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the Unruh Civil Rights Act, thereby expanding the range of protected classes. These federal and state laws are designed to combat economic and racial disparities in housing, ensuring that homeowners and renters are treated fairly regardless of their background.
The Fair Housing Act (FHA) prohibits discrimination in housing sales and rentals on the basis of seven protected classes, addressing economic and racial disparities.
California's housing discrimination laws, including the Fair Employment and Housing Act, expand protections by adding 13 more classes beyond the federal FHA.
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