Federal and State laws prohibit discrimination in the sale, rental, leasing, negotiation, advertising, and financing of housing based on the following:

Federal

• Race
• Color
• National Origin
• Disability: Mental & Physical
• Religion
• Sex
• Familial Status

California

• Marital Status
• Ancestry
• Source of Income
• Sexual Orientation
• Age
• Abritrary: Physical Characterisics
• Gender Identity, Gender Expression
• Citizenship 
• Primary Language 
• Immigration Status 

These laws ensure that people who are qualified for the home of their choosing are not barred from being able to buy or rent that home due to discrimination. Fair Housing Foundation would assist with the following:

• Responding to Discrimination Inquiries and Complaints – screening and counseling
• Documenting Discrimination Complaints – opening fair housing cases
• Investigating Discrimination Complaints – extensive testing
• Resolving Discrimination Complaints – conciliation, mediation, administrative agency referrals, and litigation