Are landlords allowed to charge higher prices to certain tenants in accordance with Fair Housing Law?

In California, landlords are not allowed to charge different prices or fees to different tenants based on certain protected classes (like race, gender, ethnicity, etc.) as outlined in Fair Housing Law. This means that landlords cannot charge more to tenants because of their race, sex, religion, disability, origin, and/or ancestry. Furthermore, landlords are not allowed to charge higher rents to certain tenants because of their place of residence, socioeconomic status, or any other status protected by law. Landlords must charge the same price to all tenants regardless of their protected status. In addition, landlords are not allowed to discriminate against potential tenants based on any protected classes. This means that landlords must treat each potential tenant equally regardless of their status and cannot deny a tenant’s application due to their background. While landlords are not allowed to charge higher prices to certain tenants in accordance with Fair Housing Law, they may charge different rents based on the property’s desirability. For example, landlords may charge higher rents for apartments with more amenities or a desirable location. Such differences may not be based on a protected class and must be applied equally. Overall, California Fair Housing Law does not allow landlords to discriminate against certain tenants by charging them higher prices. Instead, landlords must charge all tenants the same price regardless of their protected status, and any differences in rent must be based on the desirability of the property and must be applied to all tenants equally.

Are landlords allowed to charge higher prices to certain tenants in accordance with Fair Housing Law?

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