加利福尼亚州秘密调查发现,第8节广泛存在对房客的歧视,促使住房权利倡议提出申诉和寻求惩罚。 California undercover investigation uncovers widespread Section 8 tenant discrimination, prompting Housing Rights Initiative to file complaints and seek penalties.
住房权利倡议的一项秘密调查显示,加利福尼亚州第8区租户受到广泛歧视,据称有200多名房东,包括大公司,拒绝向凭证持有者出租。 An undercover investigation by the Housing Rights Initiative (HRI) revealed extensive discrimination against Section 8 tenants in California, with over 200 landlords, including major firms, allegedly denying rentals to voucher holders. HRI 已向加州民权部提出投诉,寻求对违反州法律的处罚。 HRI has filed complaints with the California Civil Rights Department, seeking penalties for violating state law. 调查发现,在洛杉矶,歧视率高达70%。 The investigation found discrimination rates as high as 70% in Los Angeles. HRI提倡加强执法和增加国家资金,以解决这一问题。 HRI advocates for stronger law enforcement and increased state funding to address this issue.