Frequently Asked Questions

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Below is a list of the most common housing questions we receive at the City. The questions have been organized into 5 groups: Background, Programs, Finding Affordable Housing, Housing Rights and Data-related questions. If you don’t find your question in this list or on our website let us know and we’ll respond as soon as we can.

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Housing Rights (3)
What is Fair Housing?
I wish to file a complaint against my landlord, where do I go?
What are signs of discrimination?

What is Fair Housing?
The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing because of * Race or color * National origin * Religion * Sex * Familial status or * Handicap (Disability). To get more information on this topic visit our Housing Rights section or read US Housing and Urban Development's(HUD) Fair Housing brochure.
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I wish to file a complaint against my landlord, where do I go?
For more information on Fair Housing Rights, contact Project Sentinel at 650-321-6291. For Landlord Tenant issues, you may contact the California Department of Consumer Affairs, P. O. Box 989004, Sacramento, CA 95798-0004 and request a free copy of California Tenants. Copies are also available at the City of Redwood City from the housing program.
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What are signs of discrimination?
Housing discrimination is prohibited by federal and state laws. It is illegal to deny housing to an individual on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, presence of children, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or any other arbitrary reason or to treat a tenant any differently than other tenants on the basis of any of the above group characteristics.
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