Friday, October 12, 2007

New law provides shelter from landlord queries

Governor Schwarzenegger signed a bill this morning that makes it illegal for local governments in California to require that landlords check the immigration status of potential renters. This law counteracts an ordinance the Escondido city council tentatively approved last year, which would have made it illegal for landlords to rent to illegal immigrants. The new law will go into effect Jan. 1.

More on AB 976

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