Nos reunimos con el Departamento de Derechos Civiles de California (CRD, por sus siglas en inglés) durante el Mes Nacional de la Vivienda Justa para hablar sobre todo lo relacionado con la vivienda justa, en particular de lo importante que es que conozcas tus como consumidor de bienes inmuebles. Ya seas un posible comprador de vivienda o un inquilino que busca una propiedad para rentar, debes saber que tienes derecho a recibir un trato justo y equitativo. Y si consideras que se han violentado tus derechos civiles en materia de vivienda justa, infórmate sobre cómo puedes denunciar esta situación. Presta atención a los consejos y la importante labor que se está llevando a cabo en torno a la vivienda justa.

Los temas tratados incluyen:

• Las leyes de vivienda justa de California
• Cómo puede manifestarse una conducta discriminatoria en materia de vivienda
• Cómo denunciar conductas ilegales al Departamento de Derechos Civiles de California
• Prácticas prohibidas de la Ley de Bienes Inmuebles de California en relación con la vivienda justa

Nuestra invitada para este episodio:

• Erin Glenn, Directora de Alcance y Educación del Departamento de Derechos Civiles de California - Los Ángeles, California

Sitio web del Departamento de Derechos Civiles: https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/

In this episode, we sit down with California Civil Rights Department (CRD) during National Fair Housing Month to talk all things fair housing, in particular how important it is to know your rights as a consumer of real estate. Whether you’re a prospective homebuyer or tenant looking for a property to rent, know that you have the right to be treated fairly and just. And if you believe your fair housing civil rights have been violated, learn how you can report the activity. Listen in as we explore tips and important work happening around fair housing.

Topics covered include:

• California fair housing laws
• What can discriminatory behavior in housing can look like
• How to report prohibited behavior to the California Civil Rights Department
• California Real Estate Law prohibited practices as it relates to fair housing

Our Guest for this episode:

• Christina Teixeira, California Civil Rights Department, Executive Programs Outreach and Education Attorney - Sacramento, California

Civil Rights Department website: https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/

Listen in to learn all about the California Department of Real Estate audits and how they protect consumers.

In this episode, listeners will learn about the DRE audit process, when and why the Department conducts audits, and some of the more interesting and common findings uncovered. Also discussed are consumer protection tips around working with real estate salespersons and brokers. Topics covered include:

• Overview of Department of Real Estate audits
• DRE audits process
• Common violations found in DRE audits
• Consumer resources and tips when working with a real estate salesperson or broker

Our Guest for this episode:

• Mike Rivera, DRE Assistant Commissioner of Audits – Sacramento, California