South Gate: Free Virtual Fair Housing Workshop

Press release from the City of South Gate:

November 16, 2020

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Fair Housing Foundation will be holding a Virtual Fair Housing Workshop via Zoom from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, for the city of South Gate. This workshop is free and open to the public. Attendees will learn about how they are protected under fair housing laws, what their rights and responsibilities as tenants and landlords are, and how to deal with tenant and landlord disputes. Fair Housing Foundation will explain state and federal fair housing laws, discuss state and federally protected classes, notices, security deposit, rent increases, how COVID-19 has impacted housing including moratoriums and the COVID 19 Tenant Relief Act of 2020, and much more.

The Fair Housing Foundation services residents of the city of South Gate. We are contracted by the city of South Gate and receive funds through the Community Development Block Grants. We educate the public about Fair Housing rights and responsibilities through workshops, trainings, and community events. FHF provides mediation and counseling services through our housing assistance hotline 1-800-446-FAIR (3247) and walk-in clinics. We also investigate issues of discrimination related to housing. For more information, visit www.FHFCA.org.

This press release was produced by the City of South Gate. The views expressed are the author's own.