The City of Torrance PHA does not offer tenant and landlord counseling services or legal services. The City of Torrance PHA administers the Section 8 Rental Housing Assistance Programs for the City of Torrance. For assistance or guidance with a tenant or landlord matter that requires counseling or legal services, the PHA has developed a resource list with possible sources and assistance. The PHA does not endorse these services.

Who should I contact for Tenant and Landlord Rights and Responsibilities?

• What should a tenant do if his or her apartment needs repairs? Can a landlord force a tenant to move? How many days' notice does a tenant have to give a landlord before moving out? Can a landlord raise a tenant’s rent? California Tenants-A Guide to Residential Tenants' and Landlords' Rights and Responsibilities answers these questions and many others.

   

• Housing Rights Center (HRC): HRC provides legal information, resources, and referrals on housing issues for tenants and property owners. 

  Hotline: 1 (800) 477-5977

  Website: www.housingrightscenter.org/help

• Fair Housing Foundation of Los Angeles: The Fair Housing Foundation is private, non-profit, educational agency dedicated to promoting the enforcement of fair housing laws. 

  Hotline: 1 (800) 446-3247

  Website: https://fhfca.org/

• Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA): LAFLA is a nonprofit law firm assisting low income families and individuals in the justice system

  Hotline: 1 (213) 640-3881

  Website: https://lafla.org/

• Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO): It is unlawful to discriminate in housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability. If you believe your rights have been violated, you can contact the FHEO. 

  Website: https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/fair_housing_equal_opp/contact_fheo

• FOCAL POINT torranceca.gov: Document contains senior citizens' directory of services.

• Resource List: Detailed list with resources to homeless services, emergency shelters, health care services, tenant protections, legal advice, fair housing and housing education, mental health, financial resources, low income housing, resources for person with disabilities, senior services, hotlines and emergency preparedness information.