Corte Madera, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 5.30 § 5.30.010
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(a) Housing is an essential requirement for all residents of an urban area. Policy 4.6.a. of the town of Corte Madera general plan states: "Work to ensure that individuals and families seeking housing in Corte Madera are not discriminated against on the basis of age, sex, family structure, national origin, or other arbitrary/factors." Town policies are consistent with state housing law, and the state legislature has declared, in part, that "the availability of housing is of vital statewide importance..." (b) The Marin Housing Authority, which administers the Section 8 rent subsidy program, reports a shortage of landlords participating in the Section 8 program, that many Corte Madera tenants are on the waiting list for Section 8 rental assistance, and that many tenants who qualify for Section 8 rental assistance are unable to benefit from it because of the unavailability of participating landlords. (c) Accordingly, the purpose of this chapter is to encourage landlords to participate in the Marin County Housing Authority Section 8 rent subsidy program and to establish a right of existing tenants to be free of certain discrimination based on their use of a rental subsidy.
Corte Madera Code of Ordinances ch. 5.30 § 5.30.010 establishes the foundational purpose behind the town's rental subsidy anti-discrimination rules. It recognizes that housing is an essential need and that a shortage of landlords willing to accept Section 8 vouchers has left many eligible tenants unable to use their rental assistance. The chapter is designed both to encourage broader landlord participation in the Marin County Housing Authority's Section 8 program and to protect existing tenants from discrimination based on their use of a rental subsidy.
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Under ch. 5.30 § 5.30.010, the town of Corte Madera has formally identified a shortage of Section 8-participating landlords as a community concern and built a policy framework around addressing it. Operators who are familiar with this chapter generally understand that the town's intent is to promote participation in the Marin County Housing Authority's Section 8 program and to prohibit certain discriminatory practices tied to subsidy use. Staying informed about the requirements that flow from this stated purpose helps property owners align their practices with the chapter's goals.
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Section 5.30.010 of the Corte Madera Code of Ordinances declares that existing tenants have a right to be free from certain forms of discrimination based on their use of a rental subsidy, such as a Section 8 voucher. This foundational provision signals that the chapter as a whole is intended to protect tenants who rely on rental assistance administered through the Marin County Housing Authority. Tenants who believe they have experienced subsidy-based discrimination may wish to review the full chapter, contact the Marin County Housing Authority, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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