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Corte Madera, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 5.30 § 5.30.020

Right to protection against discrimination in rental housing on the basis of source of income

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Verified 11/13/2026 · Next check 2/11/2027
Corte MaderaFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

Operative Text

Corte Madera, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 5.30 § 5.30.020
It is unlawful for the owner or manager of rental housing to discriminate against an existing tenant on the basis of that tenant's use of a Section 8 rent subsidy. It is a violation of this prohibition for a property owner or manager to refuse to accept a Section 8 rent subsidy for which an existing tenant qualifies, or to terminate the tenancy of an existing tenant based on the property owner's or manager's refusal to participate in a Section 8 rent subsidy program for which an existing tenant has qualified.
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Plain English

Corte Madera Code of Ordinances ch. 5.30 § 5.30.020 makes it unlawful for rental housing owners or managers to discriminate against existing tenants because those tenants use a Section 8 rent subsidy. Specifically, the rule prohibits refusing to accept a qualifying tenant's Section 8 subsidy or ending a tenancy because the owner or manager does not wish to participate in the Section 8 program. The provision applies to existing tenants who have already qualified for the subsidy.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under Corte Madera Code of Ordinances ch. 5.30 § 5.30.020, compliant property owners and managers accept Section 8 rent subsidies for which their existing tenants have qualified and do not use non-participation in the Section 8 program as a basis for terminating a tenancy. Operators generally review their lease termination and subsidy-acceptance practices to ensure they do not run afoul of this source-of-income protection. Maintaining clear, documented, non-discriminatory policies around subsidy acceptance is consistent with the obligations this provision establishes.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Corte Madera Code of Ordinances ch. 5.30 § 5.30.020 gives existing tenants who qualify for a Section 8 rent subsidy the right not to be discriminated against on that basis, including protection against having their tenancy terminated because a landlord refuses to participate in the program. Tenants who believe this provision has been violated may consider raising it as a defense in eviction proceedings, filing a complaint with the appropriate local or state authority, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for general information about available enforcement paths. Documenting communications with a landlord about Section 8 participation can be useful when exploring these options.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

Generated November 13, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.

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