112 - Know It. Protect It. A Look at Fair Housing Rights

In this episode, we sit down with California Civil Rights Department (CRD) during National Fair Housing Month to talk all things fair housing, in particular how important it is to know your rights as a consumer of real estate. Whether you’re a prospective homebuyer or tenant looking for a property to rent, know that you have the right to be treated fairly and just. And if you believe your fair housing civil rights have been violated, learn how you can report the activity. Listen in as we explore tips and important work happening around fair housing.

Topics covered include:

• California fair housing laws
• What can discriminatory behavior in housing can look like
• How to report prohibited behavior to the California Civil Rights Department
• California Real Estate Law prohibited practices as it relates to fair housing

Our Guest for this episode:

• Christina Teixeira, California Civil Rights Department, Executive Programs Outreach and Education Attorney - Sacramento, California

         Civil Rights Department website: https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/