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What to Know and Do  \nDid you know that landlords cannot discriminate against you for paying rent with a voucher? This means they can’t keep you from renting their unit or treat you differently because you will be paying with a housing subsidy. In other words, they cannot: advertise their non-voucher preference, deny or prevent an application, treat a tenant differently (higher rent, deny repairs, etc.), terminate or not renew a lease, or require additional lease terms.  \nWhat should I disclose and what can a landlord legally consider?  \nWhen should I disclose that I have a voucher to a potential landlord?  \nWhat can a landlord legally consider?  \nThere is no requirement about when you disclose a voucher, but many people find it helpful to inform a landlord early on for two main reasons.  \n1. Landlords may see a voucher as a benefit- it is a consistent source of funds (that is often paid by direct deposit) and it may offer an additional contact person, which landlords appreciate.  \n2. Most vouchers require coordination between the tenant, voucher provider, and landlord. This could include an inspection (which you can assure the landlord is quick) and additional paperwork (a landlord’s W-9, proof of ownership, and an“intent to rent” letter). Figure out the requirements of your voucher, and clearly communicate these requirements to the landlord up-front.  \nLandlords are entitled to consider your income, credit history, prior evictions, and other factors so long as they don’t make a decision for a discriminatory reason. This includes use of a voucher and also includes numerous other areas of protection including race, color, national origin, religion, sex, and many others.  \nA landlord can consider income, but what are the rules?  \nIf you have a voucher, a landlord can only assess your financial eligibility as it relates to your ability to pay your portion of the rent (not the full rent). It is unlawful discrimination to consider the full rent amount (See CRD FAQ, top of page 3). You will need to explain that you have a voucher before a landlord can properly assess your income.  \nVOUCHER DISCRIMINATION IS ILLEGAL! WHAT TO KNOW AND DO (FOR SF TENANTS) | 1  \nA landlord can consider occupancy, but what are the rules?  \nThere are multiple and complicated calculations for occupancy, but a good rule of thumb when you are seeking to rent is that the number of people in a unit has to be “reasonable,” which is usually interpreted as two people per bedroom and one extra per unit (for ex: 2 BR = 5 people, 3 BR = 7 people, etc.). Children under 6 don’t count toward occupancy limits.  \n2 people per bedroom + 1 extra person per unit  \nWhat should I do if I suspect discrimination because I have a voucher?  \nDocument everything  \nLook for any clues that the action is discriminatory  \nEducate the landlord  \nFile a complaint  \nWritten statements from landlords (email, text, advertisements) are the most compelling. However, an oral statement can still be grounds for holding the landlord accountable. Keep copies of everything and write down what you were told orally. Use this log if helpful.  \nIf a landlord states a “credible” reason for not renting to you (your income isn’t high enough, your credit isn’t good enough, you have too many people for the unit), try to figure out if that reason is credible or unfounded using the information in this FAQ and by speaking with housing and/or credit counselors in your area.  \nSome landlords may not know the law, so you can tell the landlord this:  \n• It is illegal in California, under the Fair Employment and Housing Act, for housing providers to deny housing based on a person’s “source of income,”which includes whether someone pays with a federal, state, or local housing subsidy.  \n• Because of this law, you cannot deny my application or prev","cbCaiqjRssAQx8U8","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqjRssAQx8U8","pdf",44431,"English","# What voucher discrimination means\n## What landlords cannot do\n# Disclosure and landlord considerations\n## When to disclose a voucher\n## What landlords may legally consider\n# Occupancy guidance for rentals\n## Reasonable occupancy rule of thumb\n# If you suspect discrimination\n## Document, educate, and file complaints\n## Contact points for CA CRD and SF HRC","[{\"question\":\"Do landlords have the right to refuse or treat you differently for paying rent with a voucher?\",\"answer\":\"No. Landlords cannot deny or prevent a rental, advertise non-voucher preferences, treat you differently, or impose extra lease terms because you pay with a housing subsidy voucher.\"},{\"question\":\"What parts of your finances can a landlord legally consider when you have a voucher?\",\"answer\":\"A landlord may assess your financial eligibility only as it relates to your ability to pay your portion of rent, not the full rent amount.\"},{\"question\":\"What should you do if you suspect discrimination because you have a voucher?\",\"answer\":\"Document everything, look for written evidence such as emails or advertisements, and record oral statements. 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