Section 8 in California - how to respond?

[Eve Mahoney]

I received a response to my ad from someone who said he has a Section 8 voucher.  My ad says nothing about Section 8 and his voucher is 69% of the rent.  I have a book about landlord/tenant laws in California and it says "You have the right to decide not to participate in the Section 8 program without violating any antidiscrimination laws."

So I think my answer to this person will be, "I am scheduling appointments to view the property at xxx.  If you'd like to make an appointment please contact me.  We do not participate in Section 8."

What is the opinion of BP?  Is this a kosher response?

I know it's a legal question and I'm not taking anything anyone says as legal advice, just asking for opinions, particularly in California from anyone who might've been in this situation.

Thank you!

[Jeff B.]

Originally posted by @Account Closed:

 Landlords can discriminate based on source of income (except alimony or child support).

NOT TRUE. HUD Fair Housing states we can not discriminate on the source of income.

It is true you do not have to participate; I always responded "We have not been qualified by HUD"