California Department of Consumer Affairs 
The Department of Consumer Affairs is the primary consumer protection resource of California residents. If you need to contact them, please call the Department of Consumer Affairs’ hotline toll-free at (800) 952-5210, Monday through Friday from 8:00AM – 5:00PM. Automated service is available 24 hours, seven days a week. Consumer Service Representatives can answer questions in 140 different languages. The website is www.dca.ca.gov.

California Department of Fair Employment & Housing
The Department’s mission is intended to protect your civil rights and enforce laws that prohibit discrimination in housing and employment. You can contact them at their website: www.dfeh.ca.gov or call (800) 233-3212.

Guide to Tenants' & Landlords' Rights
The California Department of Consumer Affairs publishes a practical guide titled, California Tenants. It’s a great source for information about your rights as a renter in California.

New Law Gives Renters Protection During Foreclosure