Fair Housing
Federal and state laws provide that it is unlawful “to discriminate against any person in the terms,
conditions, privileges of sale or rental of a dwelling, or in the provision of services or facilities in
connection therewith, because of race, color, religion, sex, marital statues, handicap, national
origin or ancestry.” If you believe that you have been discriminated against by your landlord or
real estate agent, the following agencies may be able to provide you assistance:
California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc.
California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (800) 884-1684
San Luis Obispo Housing Authority
U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development - Fair Housing & Equal Opportunity
(213) 894-8000
Landlord-Tenant Disputes
The following agencies may be able to provide you assistance in resolving disputes:
SLO Solutions (mediation service) (805) 549-0442.
State Department of Consumer Affairs (800) 952-5210.
District Attorney - Consumer Affairs - Small Claims division (805) 781-5856.
California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. (805) 544-7994