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January 22, 2020

Oakland Passes Measure Barring Housing Discrimination Based on Criminal History
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In California, the Oakland City Council has passed the Fair Chance
Access to Housing Ordinance, which will prohibit landlords from asking
potential tenants about their criminal history. The new measure will
also prohibit landlords from rejecting tenants for having a criminal
record. The Berkeley City Council is expected to vote on a similar
ordinance next month.


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