FAIR HOUSING ARTICLES

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND FAIR HOUSING

A Frequently Asked Question
Did You Know?
Does a “Zero-Tolerance” Policy Toward Violent Behavior Violate Fair Housing Laws?
Domestic Violence – What You Should Know
Domestic Violence and Fair Housing Laws
HUD Strengthens Protections for Victims of Domestic Violence

FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN & THE HOUSING FOR OLDER PERSONS ACT (HOPA)

"Adult Only” Policies May Violate Tacoma’s Anti-Discrimination Law
Can I Deny Housing to Prospective Tenants Based on Their Age?
Can Your Housing Community Exclude Families with Children? It Depends!
How to Convert into “Housing for Older Persons”
Occupancy Standards 101
Renting To Families with Children
Test Yourself-Does Your Property Discriminate Against Families with Children?

FAIR HOUSING LAW, HISTORY AND AGENCIES

Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act
Fair Housing History Quiz
History of Fair Housing
Idaho Fair Housing Legal Advice Line
A Look at Seattle’s “Other” Protected Classes
Marital Status Protection in Washington State
Protected Classes Covering Washington
Seattle’s Fair Housing Posting Rule Takes Effect January 31
SOCR Releases Transgender Civil Rights Brochure
WSHRC Self-Assessment Checklist for Real Estate & Housing Transactions

FAIR HOUSING CASES

Apartment Complex Pays $35,000 in Damages for Refusing to Accommodate a Tenant with a Disability
Disability Accommodations Case Settled
Discrimination Based on National Origin is Against the Law
Fair Housing Ruling Allows Dying Woman to Keep Housing
Fair Housing Violations in Unusual Places: No Child Left on Board (at this marina)
Familial Status Case Against Housing Authority Settles for $5,000
Familial Status Case Settles for $18,500
Four Housing Complexes in Spokane Will Be Made Accessible
Justice Department Obtains $110,000 Settlement in Discrimination Lawsuit Against Apartment Complex Near Seattle
Lakewood Landlord Pays $925,000 to Settle Discrimination Case
Hearing Examiner Upholds Ruling Regarding Disability Rights: Housing Provider Must Keep Disabled Residents Connected
Housing Case Alleging Disability Discrimination Settles for $5,000
The Moral of the Story: Three tales hold lessons in fair housing
Seattle Office for Civil Rights Resolves Fair Housing Cases
Spokane National Origin Case Reaches Final Resolution
Washington Landlord Pays $7,000 to Tenant After Retaliation Charge Filed

RENTAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Building Bridges to Understanding Between Limited English and English Speakers
Commonly Asked Questions About National Origin Discrimination
Communicating With Other Cultures
Does Your Tenant Screening Pass the Test?
Employment Concerns for Landlords
Fair Housing Issues in a Down Economy
Fair Housing Matters…Especially During Booms
Fair Housing Testing -- Testing Outcomes: Disability Cases
Fair Housing Testing -- Familial Status
Finding a Common Tongue
For Rent -- Just Not To You
Housing Ex-Offenders
Immigrants and Fair Housing
Meeting and Exceeding Fair Housing Obligations
Muslim Women Still Experiencing Discrimination In King County
Myths and Facts About Section 8
"No Section 8" Ads Show Up on Craigslist
Not Renting to Immigrants Violates Fair Housing Laws
Protected Classes R Us
Screening 101
Section 8 and Fair Housing: What You Need to Know
Ten Ways to Promote Fair Housing
The Human Factor
This is a Test!

SALES AND LENDING

Beware of Predatory Lending Practices
City of Seattle Launches Initiatives Against Predatory Mortgage Lending Practices
Eastern Washington Fair Lending Awareness Project
New Lending Division Created at HUD to Investigate Allegations of Discrimination
New Study Updates Picture of Housing Segregation in Seattle
Predatory Lending Packet from SOCR Will Help Consumers Understand Home Loans
Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act

EMERGING ISSUES

Farmworkers Deserve Discrimination-Free Housing
Homeless Service Providers and Fair Housing Compliance
How Seattle and King County are Tackling Institutional Inequities Through Systemic Change
HUD Issues Guidance on LGBT Housing Discrimination Complaints
New Publications Focus on People with Criminal Records, Religious Accommodations