Section
8
Tenants' Rights Information
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Rent Increases: Resources for tenants who receive rent increases in Section 8 housing. Click this to find out what you can do to fight a raise in your rent.
Regulations and
Laws for subsidized
Housing Programs. Click here
to view federal housing standards, the Fair housing Act, the Code of
Regulations covering federal low-income housing programs, the Section 8
guidebook and Housing Authority regulations.
Brochure:
Tenants' Rights in HUD/Section 8 Properties. Your rights to
organize and assert your rights.
HOUSING DISCRIMINATION
HUD
Fair Housing Pamphlet: Your rights under the Fair Housing Act
Sentinel Fair Housing: Tons of info
about housing discrimination and fair housing.
TENANTS' RIGHTS FACT SHEETS
Getting Repairs
Done
Finding
Section 8 Housing
How
Your Rent is Determined in Section 8 Housing
Legal
Help for Section 8 Tenants
HEALTH AND SAFETY FACT SHEETS FROM THE SAN FRANCISCO HEALTH DEPARTMENT
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Bed Bugs
Rats and
Mice
To download all health
department brochures
Complaints
to the Health Department
Other Resources
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Bay Area Legal Aid:
Legal Representation for low-income tenants
Homeless Advocacy
Project:
Legal Help for evictions and reasonable accommodation issues
Project Sentinel: Housing
Discrimination resources
Independent Living Resources Center
City Agencies
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SF
Human Rights Commission: Fair housing/discrimination issues
Mayor's Office of
Housing
SF Health Department:
You can file a complaint for issues such as mold, insects or rodents.
Mayor's
Office of Disability