Legal Glossary
Understanding legal terms simplified
Fair Housing Act
The Fair Housing Act is a federal law that makes it illegal to discriminate in housing based on a person's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or familial status.
Family Medical Leave
Определение: Under California law, Family Medical Leave allows eligible employees to take job-protected, unpaid time off for their own serious health condition, to care for a sick family member, or to bond with a new child.
Felony
A felony is a very serious crime in California, generally punishable by more than a year in state prison.
Foreclosure
Foreclosure is when a lender takes back a property from a homeowner who has stopped making their mortgage payments. In California, specific state laws govern this process.