FAIR HOUSING IN WASHINGTON STATE Top 100 Frequently Asked Questions & Answers for Property Owners and Managers INTRODUCTION Table of Contents The Fair Housing Agencies of Washington State would like to partner with you in affirmatively furthering your fair housing efforts by providing this guidebook for your use. We hope to be instrumental in providing information and assistance in a joint effort to provide fair housing for all. If your question is not answered here, please contact your local fair housing agency. The fair housing agencies have also collaborated to create additional resources for housing providers, available at this web site: sample policies covering service animals, tenant-on-tenant harassment, and reasonable accommodations and modifications a free quarterly "Fair Housing Update" newsletter (call any agency to get on the list for a print copy or e-mail notification of online issues) fair housing posters many other frequently asked questions and a wealth of resources. This guidebook was edited by the King County Office of Civil Rights (KCOCR). If you have feedback about this guide, contact KCOCR at 206-296-7592, TTY 206-296-7596, or e-mail us at: civil-rights.ocr@metrokc.gov. FAIR HOUSING AGENCIES OF WASHINGTON STATE Washington State Human Rights Commission King County Office of Civil Rights Seattle Office for Civil Rights Tacoma Human Rights and Human Services Department Fair Housing Center of South Puget Sound Northwest Fair Housing Alliance This information does not constitute legal advice. The fair housing laws are subject to change. If you have questions about this topic or other fair housing issues, feel free to contact one of the listed agencies. AVAILABLE IN ALTERNATE FORMATS UPON REQUEST CONTACT KING COUNTY OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS FAIR HOUSING IN WASHINGTON STATE Table of Contents Chapter One -- Fair Housing Basics Chapter Two -- Filling Your Vacancies Chapter Three -- Tenant Rules & Regulations Chapter Four -- Harassment Chapter Five -- Familes with Children & Housing for Older Persons Chapter Six -- People with Disabilities Appendix A -- Fair Housing Agency Chart Appendix B -- Alternative Screening Documents Appendix C -- Common Disability Accommodations

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