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.