Ventura Housing Connection Series: Rental Rights in Ventura - April 16, 2026

The City of Ventura held a public informational meeting on April 16, 2026, focused on rental rights and fair housing laws. The session provided an overview of federal and California fair housing laws, emphasizing protections against discrimination in housing based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, disability, and other categories. The presentation highlighted recent local legislation, including Ventura's new anti-harassment program for tenants, and discussed landlord-tenant rights, rent control laws such as California's Assembly Bill 1482, and the importance of compliance to avoid litigation. While no specific procurement or contracting actions were discussed, the meeting served as an educational resource to inform landlords, tenants, and real estate professionals about legal obligations and protections in housing transactions within Ventura.