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Cal. Civ. Code § 36-96.23

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Verified 10/22/2026 · Next check 11/21/2026
effective 10/22/2026VirginiaFair Housing & Anti-Discrimination

Operative Text

Cal. Civ. Code § 36-96.23
Nothing in this chapter shall abridge the federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. § 3601 et seq.) as amended.
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Plain English

Va. Code § 36-96.23 establishes that Virginia's fair housing chapter does not reduce or limit the protections already provided under the federal Fair Housing Act of 1968. The state law operates alongside federal law, meaning federal rights and remedies remain fully intact regardless of how Virginia's provisions are interpreted. This is a construction rule — it guides how the chapter as a whole should be read in relation to federal law.

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For Property Managers

Under Va. Code § 36-96.23, property owners and managers operating in Virginia remain subject to the full scope of the federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, even when applying Virginia's state-level fair housing rules. Compliant operators generally treat federal and state fair housing obligations as cumulative, ensuring that neither set of requirements is used to justify falling short of the other. Familiarity with both frameworks is a standard part of fair housing compliance practice in Virginia.

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

For Tenants

Va. Code § 36-96.23 makes clear that tenants in Virginia retain all rights afforded by the federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, and those federal protections are not diminished by anything in Virginia's fair housing chapter. Tenants who believe they have experienced housing discrimination may have avenues under both state and federal law, including filing complaints with state agencies or with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Tenant-rights organizations can help individuals understand how federal and state fair housing protections interact.

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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Source:https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/36-96.23/
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