My question involves landlord-tenant law in the State of: California
I just got a lump sum payment that I want to use as verification to rent an apartment. I have credit history/score. I have rental history. But I am jobless. I have information showing the lump sum but it may not show in my bank account for a couple of days. E.g. isn't that a valid source of income and also shows that I can pay for the rent.
I will seek employment but need an apartment for relocation reasons.
If I can show all of those aren't I legally OK to rent that apartment. If the apartment is available and no other applications, don't I have a fair shot.
According to California's housing codes, fair housing act should protect against source of income. Isn't a lump sum payout a source of income? I haven't been denied an apartment but I was wondering if I have any resource in the event I am denied.

