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February 2008 (Volume 13, Issue 1)
22nd Annual Tacoma Fair Housing Conference
Annual Fair Housing Awards Banquet
Spokane's 2008 Fair Housing Conference: "Diversify Your World"
Justice Department Access Forum
Fair Housing Questions & Answers Column
October 2007 (Volume 12, Issue 4)
Farmworkers Deserve Discrimination-Free Housing
Homeless Service Providers and Fair Housing Compliance
New Publications Focus on People with Criminal Records, Religious Accommodations
New Lending Division Created at HUD to Investigate Allegations of Discrimination
Hearing Examiner Upholds Ruling Regarding Disability Rights – Housing Provider Must Keep Disabled Residents Connected
Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act
Fair Housing Questions & Answers Column
July 2007 (Volume 12, Issue 3)
More Changes to Washington's Definition of Disability
State Human Rights Commission Gains Jurisdiction Over Veteran and Military Status Discrimination
Spokane National Origin Case Reaches Final Resolution
Germaine Covington Retires
Myths and Facts About Section 8
Nonprofit Fair Housing Agency Wins Award
Fair Housing Questions & Answers Column
March 2007 (Volume 12, Issue 2)
Martin Luther King Jr. in Chicago: Color Photos of the 1966 Freedom Movement
21st Annual Tacoma Fair Housing Conference: Building the Foundation for Fair Housing
April is Fair Housing Month
HUD Issues Guidance for Housing Providers on Serving Persons with Limited English Proficiency
Northwest Fair Housing Alliance News
Fair Housing Center of Washington Recipient of Innovation Award
WSHRC Receives Prestigious Award from Seattle's Ingersoll Gender Center
Fair Housing Questions & Answers Column
January 2007 (Volume 12, Issue 1)
New Fair Housing Initiatives Program!
WSHRC Self-Assessment Checklist for Real Estate & Housing Transactions
Seattle's Fair Housing Posting Rule Takes Effect January 31
NWFA Alliance Offers Free Fair Housing Workshops for Small Landlords
Fair Housing Center of Washington 2 2005/2006 Highlights
What To Do About Caregivers?
WSHRC Receives Prestigious Award from Seattle's Ingersoll Gender Center
Fair Housing Questions & Answers Column
October 2006 (Volume 11, Issue 3)
McClarty v. Totem Electric
Washington State Human Rights Commission Opens Vancouver Office
Protected Classes R Us
City of Tacoma Offers Free Fair Housing Training!
Fair Housing Questions & Answers Column
July 2006 (Volume 11, Issue 2)
Fair Housing Center of Washington Announces a Special Event
The Moral of the Story: Three tales hold lessons in fair housing
King County Fair Housing Ordinance Amended
Washington State Human Rights Commission Announces New Jurisdiction
How to Convert into "Housing for Older Persons"
Questions & Answers Column
January 2006 (Volume 11, Issue 1)
New Study Updates Picture of Housing Segregation in Seattle
So What's Wrong With Charging Motorized Scooter Fees and/or Deposits?
News from the Fair Housing Center of South Puget Sound
Questions & Answers Column
July 2005 (Volume 5, Issue 3)
Fair Housing Ruling Allows Dying Woman to Keep Housing
New Fair Housing Publications Available from the Fair Housing Partners of Washington State
Questions & Answers Column
March 2005 (Volume 5, Issue 2)
Nonprofit Fair Housing Agencies Celebrate Ten Years of Service
Help the Fair Housing Center Celebrate Ten Years!
Lakewood Landlord Pays $925,000 to Settle Discrimination Case
Keeping the Dream Alive in Fair Housing 2 Tacoma Fair Housing Conference
Questions & Answers Column
January 2005 (Volume 5, Issue 1)
Seattle Amends Law to Strengthen Fair Housing Protection
New Advanced Fair Housing Seminar Available
Training Focuses on Fair Housing and Mortgage Lending
Questions & Answers Column
October 2004 (Volume 9, Issue 4)
The Human Factor
Housing Case Alleging Disability Discrimination Settles for $5,000
Familial Status Case Against Housing Authority Settles for $5,000
Questions & Answers Column
July 2004 (Volume 9, Issue 3)
Washington State Agencies Win National Awards
The City of Tacoma's Best Kept Secret: The 18th Annual Fair Housing Conference
Questions & Answers Column
April 2004 (Volume 9, Issue 2)
Spring - A Time to Celebrate Fair Housing!
Seniors Learn About Predatory Mortgage Lending
Free Non-Discrimination Workshops
Current Trends in Fair Housing, 18th Annual Tacoma Fair Housing Conference
January 2004 (Volume 9, Issue 1)
New Fair Housing Guidebook for Property Owners and Manager
Washington Landlord Pays $7,000 to Tenant After Retaliation Charge Filed
Local Civil Rights Web Site Wins Award
Local Fair Housing Agency Wins National Award
Current Trends in Fair Housing, 18th Annual Tacoma Fair Housing Conference
October 2003 (Volume 8, Issue 3)
This is a Test!
Would You Like to Promote Equal Housing Opportunites?
July 2003 (Volume 8, Issue 2)
New Sample Policy: Reasonable Accommodations for People With Disabilities
Marital Status Protection in Washington State
Can I Deny Housing to Prospective Tenants Based on Their Participation in the Section 8 Program?
Can I Deny Housing to Prospective Tenants Based on Their Age?
A Look at Seattle's "Other" Protected Classes
Protected Classes Covering Washington
March 2003 (Volume 8, Issue 1)
The City of Tacoma's 17th Annual Fair Housing Conference
Commonly Asked Questions About National Origin Discrimination
Muslim Women Still Experiencing Discrimination In King County
City of Seattle Renews Commitment to Equal Access
December 2002 (Volume 7, Issue 5)
Predatory Lending Packet from SOCR Will Help Consumers Understand Home Loans
Seattle City Web Site Answers Questions About Employing Immigrants
Familial Status Case Settles for $18,500
Private Fair Housing Groups Receive Funding for 2003
Disability Accommodations Case Settled
October 2002 (Volume 7, Issue 4)
Beware of Predatory Lending Practices
"Adult Only" Policies May Violate Tacoma's Anti-Discrimination Law
ADA News You Can Use
July 2002 (Volume 7, Issue 3)
Developmental Disability: What You Need to Know
Finding a Common Tongue with Tenants
Screening 101
City of Tacoma Passes Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Anti-Discrimination Ordinance
April 2002 (Volume 7, Issue 2)
"Children Welcome Here?" -- Family Friendly Architecture Meets Fair Housing Law
Can Your Housing Community Exclude Families with Children? It Depends!
Are Your Rules Family Friendly?
Test Yourself -- Does Your Property Discriminate Against Families with Children?
January 2002 (Volume 7, Issue 1)
Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing -- Accomplishments in 2001
City of Seattle Launches Initiatives Against Predatory Mortgage Lending Practices
Seattle Office for Civil Rights Resolves Fair Housing Cases
Fair Housing Agencies' Outreach Activities Target Immigrant Communities Statewide
City Appoints New Director
October 2001 (Volume 6, Issue 4)
Domestic Violence - What You Should Know
Does a "Zero-Tolerance" Policy Toward Violent Behavior Violate Fair Housing Laws?
Domestic Violence and Fair Housing Laws
Fair Housing Training Available for Domestic Violence Advocates and Clients
A Frequently Asked Question
"with no immediate cause" by Ntozake Shange
Did You Know?
Domestic Violence Resources
July 2001 (Volume 6, Issue 3)
Building Bridges to Understanding Between Limited English and English Speakers
Fair Housing Center Back in Operation
Fair Housing Campaign Focuses on Region's Immigrant Communities
April 2001 (Volume 6, Issue 2)
Sample Policies and Fair Housing Posters Now Available
Sample Tenant on Tenant Harassment Policy
Sample Service Animal Policy
Ten Ways to Promote Fair Housing
January 2001 (Volume 6, Issue 1)
A Call for "Visitability"
Accessible Housing 101
Accessible Parking Is a Necessity, Not Just a Nicety
Articles of interest from past issues:

arrow Communicating With Other Cultures
arrow Does Your Tenant Screening Pass the Test?
arrow Employment Concerns for Landlords
arrow Fair Housing History
arrow Fair Housing Quiz
arrow FH Matters...Especially During Booms
arrow Meeting and Exceeding Fair Housing Obligations
arrow Occupancy Standards 51
arrow Renting To Families With Children
arrow Section 8 Housing
arrow Service Animals

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