Beyond Real Estate – Section 8 Inquiries: Avoid a Lawsuit
If you own rental property, chances are you may receive calls, texts, or emails asking: “Do you accept Section 8?”
⚠️ Landlords, beware. How you respond is very important.
Under California law, you cannot outright reject someone solely because they are a Section 8 voucher holder. Saying “No, I don’t accept Section 8” could be considered discrimination against a protected source of income and expose you to legal risk. We know of landlords who have been sued for discrimination after giving the wrong response.
Instead, the correct approach is: 👉 “We welcome all applicants and evaluate them based on our standard criteria—income, credit, rental history, and references.”
This way, you are not closing the door on voucher holders, but you are also making it clear that every applicant must still qualify under your normal screening standards.
🔑 The key is consistency: apply the same requirements to all applicants to protect yourself and stay compliant with the law.
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