Can a landlord refuse Section 8 or other source of income in California?

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Refusing to rent, or discriminating in rental terms, because of source of income is unlawful. Source: Cal. Gov. Code § 12955 (https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV&sectionNum=12955), last checked 2026-10-15.

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Can a landlord refuse Section 8 or other source of income in California?

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