Are landlords allowed to screen tenants based on their ethnicity in violation of Fair Housing Law?

No, landlords are not allowed to screen tenants based on their ethnicity in violation of Fair Housing Law. In California, it is illegal to discriminate against potential tenants based on their ethnicity, as outlined in the Fair Housing Law. This means landlords cannot reject an applicant for a rental unit simply because of their ethnicity. Even if a landlord is more comfortable dealing with someone of their own ethnicity, they cannot reject an application on that basis. The Fair Housing Law applies to rental housing, including single family homes, apartments, condominiums, cooperative housing, mobile home parks, and assisted living facilities. It also applies to people seeking a loan to purchase or finance a house. In California, anyone who is being discriminated against in violation of the Fair Housing Law can file a complaint with the Department of Fair Employment and Housing or the Department of Housing and Urban Development. If you believe you have been discriminated against on the basis of ethnicity when applying for a rental unit, contact the Department of Fair Employment and Housing or the Department of Housing and Urban Development to discuss filing a complaint.

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