Who is required to comply with source of income protection laws?

In California, all housing providers, including private landlords, property management companies, homeowners associations, and corporations that rent residential properties, must comply with the Fair Employment and Housing Act's (FEHA) source of income protections. Additionally, this law applies to providers of housing-related services and programs, such as mortgage lenders, insurance providers, and appraisers. However, there is an exemption for homeowners who live in their single-family homes, condominiums, or other units and rent out only one room within those units. These laws ensure that individuals using various sources of income, like housing subsidies, are treated fairly and without discrimination in housing-related activities.