Effecive Immediately: 60 Day Notice required for Tenants in Foreclosure
The Human Rights/Fair Housing Commission was formed in 1963, the result of a joint powers agreement between the City and the County of Sacramento. The Commission's purpose is to promote harmony among the various groups, which make up the Sacramento community. This is accomplished through education and outreach, and utilization of the following program areas:
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Investigation and mediation, or litigation of complaints of housing discrimination.
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Fair Housing testing.
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Training in the areas of fair housing practices, sexual harassment, ADA, and employment discrimination.
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Tenant/Landlord Information Hotline.
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Investigation of habitability complaints in the City of Sacramento.
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Mediation of complaints of employment and public accommodations Investigation and monitoring of hate crimes.
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The following services are located at:
The Carol Miller Justice Center, 301 Bicentennial Circle, Suite 330, Sacramento
Small Claims Advisory Clinic
Hours: M-F 8-12/1-4:30
Small Claims Mediation Program
Hours: open while court is in session.
Unlawful Detainer Advisory Clinic
Hours: M-F 8-4; 1 hr lunch 12-1, may be later due to a.m. volume.
Unlawful Detainer Mediation Program
Hours: Open while court is in session.
Services offered through the Commission are not limited to renters but also are also available for Landlords. If you are a property owner or a management company, please check out our Education & Outreach section.
Feel free to explore our website. If you are in need of further information please contact our office. We are available Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm with exception of holidays. For general information, you may call 916-444-6903 or if you have a question about your rental rights, you may contact our Landlord / Tenant Hotline at 916-444-0178 between the hours of 9am to 4pm.
*Please Note: Information provided on this website is general advice. Laws and procedures change frequently and they can be interpreted differently by different people. This material is not meant to substitute legal advice from a knowledgeable lawyer licensed to practice law in your state.
