Santa Monica Ordinance 2776: Added Housing Status As A Protected Class

Welcome to SNS Law Group’s video on Santa Monica Ordinance 2776: Added Housing Status As A Protected Class. In this video, Bijan Shakibkoo, co-founder and managing partner of SNS Law Group, discusses the implications of the Santa Monica ordinance for landlords who own rental property in the city.

The ordinance has implemented a new protected class – adding housing status as a protected class. This means landlords are now prohibited from discriminating against tenants based on their housing status. This includes tenants who are suffering from homelessness, living in transitional or temporary housing, or if the tenant lacks a tenant residential history.

These changes are important for landlords to understand before renting out their property. Discriminating against tenants based on these factors is considered a violation of the anti-discrimination housing codes and may open the door to a lot of liability down the line.

If you’re a landlord in Santa Monica, these changes could significantly affect how you manage your property. If you have any questions about this ordinance or need legal advice, please feel free to give our office a call. We would love to help.

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Transcript:

Landlords who own rental property in the city of Santa Monica, under Ordinance 2776, here’s one important thing you need to know before renting your property to a tenant.

Hi, my name is Bijan Shakibkoo. I am a co-founder and managing partner of SNS Law Group. And if you enjoyed this video, please like and subscribe.

New Protected Class: Housing Status

The city of Santa Monica has implemented a new protected class. What is that class? That’s housing status. Landlords are prohibited from discriminating against tenants who are either suffering homelessness, who are living in a transitional or temporary housing, or if the tenant lacks a residential history. These are important things you need to know before renting out your property. These are considered discriminatory and it may open the door to a lot of liability down the line.

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If you have more questions under this ordinance, please feel free to give our office a call. We would love to help.