Rental and Housing Resources

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LOS ANGELES COUNTY RESOURCES

• Los Angeles County Department of Public Health  --  Report a Health Code Violation in Your Rental Unit       
• County of Los Angeles Building and Safety Department (Department of Public Works)  --  Report a Building Code Violation in Your Rental Unit   
• Los Angeles County Housing Resource Center
• City of Compton Public Works Code Enforcement -- Submit a Complaint for Your Rental Unit
• City of Long Beach Building and Safety Department -- Request an Inspection                        
• City of Santa Monica Rent Control Board
• City of West Hollywood Rent Stabilization & Housing
• City of Beverly Hills Housing Resources
• Housing Rights Center - Justice and Equality in Housing

CITY OF LOS ANGELES RESOURCES

• City of Los Angeles Housing & Community Investment Department -- Is Your Unit Subject to Rent Control (LARSO)?
• City of Los Angeles Property Profile Report -- Look up the status of your rental unit with the City of Los Angeles Housing Department
• City of Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (LAHCID) --  Report a Housing Code Violation or Illegal Rent Increase
• City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety --  Report a Building Code Violation In Your Rental Unit
• City of Los Angeles Housing & Community Investment Department -- An Overview of the Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance (LARSO)
• City of Los Angeles Housing & Community Investment Department Code Enforcement Division -- Look Up Open Housing Complaints and Violations at Your Property
• City of Los Angeles Housing & Community Investment Department -- What's New Under LARSO?
• City of Los Angeles Rent Control Handbooks for Landlords & Tenants 
• City of Los Angeles Housing Services for Residents 

FIND RENTAL HOUSING IN YOUR AREA

• Los Angeles County Housing Resource Center (LACounty.gov)
• Craigslist (Los Angeles County) 
• Apartments.com
• Apartment Finders (San Diego)
• MyApartmentMap (ABODO.com)
• Rent.com
• Roommates.com
• Rentjungle.com - See How Much Rents Are In Your Area 
• Zillow.com - Helpful Information About Properties That Might Be For Sale
• Find a MobileHome or RV Park (CASAS 2)

LOW INCOME HOUSING RESOURCES

• California Department of Housing and Community Development - Affordable Housing Rental Directory
• Applying For Section 8 in California
• Low Income Housing (US.com)
• HUD Subsidized Low Income Apartment Search
• Yelp - Best Low Income Apartments in Los Angeles, CA
• Affordable Housing Online -- Los Angeles

RENTING WITH DISABILITIES and HOUSING DISCRIMINATION

• Written Request To Landlord For a Reasonable Accommodation Due to Your Disability - FREE FORM
• Filing Your Housing Discrimination Complaint Online with HUD (Federal Agency)
• Fair Housing for Tenants with Disabilities: Understanding Reasonable Accommodations and Modifications (2018) - PDF
• Reasonable Accommodations under the Fair Housing Act (HUD)
• Questions about Renting with Service Dogs and other Animals?
• Housing Discrimination Complaint Investigation (Housing Rights Center)  
• California Department of Fair Employment and Housing -- Housing Discrimination FAQs

RENTING WITH PETS

• Increasing Housing Options for Renters with Pets (HSUS)
• Search for Pet-Friendly Apartments Near You (PeopleWithPets.com)
• Pet Friendly Apartment Search (Rent.com) 

MOBILE AND FLOATING HOMES

• 2018 Mobilehome Residency Law (MRL) Handbook (PDF)
• California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 2: Mobilehome Parks & Installations
• California Department of Housing and Community Development: Mobilehome Assistance Center
• Complaint Information Sheet Regarding the Office of the Mobilehome Ombudsman
• Mobilehome Assistance Center: Hoja de Información/Instrucción (HCD-418 Spanish) (PDF)
• Mobilehome Assistance Center: Solicitud Para Ayuda-Parques de Casasmóviles (HCD-419 Spanish) (PDF)
• Frequently asked Questions about the MLR  -- Spanish Version
• Mobilhome Park Inspection Resident Information Booklet -- Spanish Version

SHELTERS & TEMPORARY HOUSING

California Statewide

• National Coalition for the Homeless
• Team Housing, based in Compton, California, link provides a State Wide City by City Directory of temporary and emergency housing facilities. 
• Help for Homeless Veterans
• Women's Shelters, A Nation Wide Directory of Shelters for Women
• City of Compton Housing Authority - Emergency Solutions Grant

Los Angeles County

• Los Angeles County Housing Resources -- Shelters
• Los Angeles Homeless Shelter Directory
• Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
• City of Los Angeles Community Investment Department -- Homeless Persons
• Directory of Temporary Housing and other services for Women and Women with Children
• Directory of Temporary Shelters in the Long Beach and San Pedro Areas
• Long Beach California Homeless Shelters & Services For The Needy
• Team Housing based in Compton, California -- This link provides a State Wide City by City Directory of temporary and emergency housing facilities. 
• Directory of Homeless Shelters in Los Angeles County (2011)

Orange County

• General Immediate Assistance, Orange County, CA  or Just Dial "2-1-1"  information and referral system that links Orange County residents to community health and human services.
• American Family Housing, Transitional Housing Program 714-897-3221. Shelter for the Homeless offers transitional and affordable housing for singles, singles with children, families, and emancipated youth between the ages of 18-21. Must be working. Does not accept mentally ill. 
• Friendship Shelter, San Clemente CA  949-494-6928. Transitional housing for single men & women plus limited emergency facilities for those needing immediate response. No children, no couples. 
• H. I. S. House, Transitional Living, Center 714-993-5774. Transitional living center for the homeless. 
• Laura's House Emergency Shelter 949-498-1511. Provides housing up to 45 days with a comprehensive therapeutic program for women and children. 
• Mercy House 714-836-7188. Serves single males, females and families in need of transitional housing. They also provide a variety of services to the downtown Santa Ana homeless population. 
• O. C. Rescue Mission 714-247-4300. Serves the homeless and needy in Orange County with shelter, food and clothing. Faith-based organization. 
• Salvation Army 714-832-7100. Call the Salvation Army for information on all their programs & services in Orange County. 
• Team Housing,  based in Compton, California, link provides a State Wide City by City Directoryof temporary and emergency housing facilities. 

• Serving People in Need (SPIN) 714-751-1101. Serves the homeless population.

RESOURCES FOR WOMEN FACING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

• Los Angeles County Department of Public Services - Battered Women Shelters/Walk-In Centers
• Women's Shelters, A Nation Wide Directory of Shelters for Women
• Laura's House Emergency Shelter (Orange County) (949)-498-1511. Provides housing up to 45 days with a comprehensive therapeutic program for women and children. 

• National Domestic Violence Hotline

• National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

• The Ultimate Guide to Thriving As A Newly Independent

•  Single Parent Advocate

• Single Parents Network

• Financial Abuse - WomensLaw.org is a org dedicated to informing and empowering Women

• Financial Savings & Debt Management

CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES

• Experian
• Equifax
• TransUnion Corp
• Chexsystems

• Financial Savings & Debt Management - Helpful article in Money Management and a fee on-line Finance Calculator

FEDERAL RESOURCES

• U.S. Govt.general research
• Tenant Rights, Laws and Protections: California  (HUD)
• Rental Assistance (HUD)
• FCC Satellite Dish rules (to be looked at if your apartment manger gives you a hard time about your dish tv)
• Servicemembers Civil Relief Act of 2003 
• Help for Homeless Veterans

CALIFORNIA STATE WIDE RESOURCES 

• A Guide to Residential Tenants' and Landlords' Rights and Responsibilities (California Dept of Consumer Affairs) (PDF)
• Inquilinos de California: Guía de Derechos y Responsabilidades de Inquilinos y Propietarios Residenciales (PDF)
• Landlord/Tenant - Consumer Publications;  Published by the California Dept. of Consumer Affairs
• California Dept. of Fair Employment and Housing

KEEPING SAFE AS A TENANT  

• Apartment Security - Crime Doctor
• Apartment Security - Article on Apartment Living and Security Issues
• Basics of Renter's Insurance
• Before You Agree to Rent - Helpful Hints & Questions to Ask from the California Department of Consumer Affairs
• How to Fix It Yourself - Remember that by CA law landlords are responsible to make most repairs in your residential unit 
• Protect Yourself and Your Family From the Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning