Washington State
FAIR HOUSING UPDATE |
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Volume 12, Issue 1
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January 2007 |
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Articles in this issue
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New Fair Housing Initiatives Program!
The Kitsap County Consolidated Housing Authority (KCCHA) received its first HUD FHIP grant. The Housing Authority plans to enhance and strengthen its existing Housing Counseling program by incorporating a comprehensive educational and outreach plan to inform consumers about their housing rights and responsibilities under the Fair Housing Act. DASH Fair Flyer
WSHRC Publishes Self-Assessment Checklist for Real Estate and Housing Transactions
The Washington State Human Rights Commission has developed an innovative guide, Self-Assessment Checklist for Real Estate and Housing Transactions. The checklist is a free, practical tool for anyone who wants to learn and do more to be in compliance with the Washington Law Against Discrimination and the new sexual orientation and gender identity nondiscrimination jurisdiction.
Seattle's Fair Housing Posting Rule
Takes Effect January 31
Beginning soon, all residential property managers and real estate professionals within Seattle City limits must "prominently display" a letter-sized fair housing poster in their place of business. Failure to display the poster can result in fines ranging from $125 to $500.
Northwest Fair Housing Alliance Offers Free Fair Housing Workshops for Small Landlords
NWFHA now offers free monthly fair housing workshops to landlords and property managers with 25 or fewer rental units within the City of Spokane.
Fair Housing Center of Washington — 2005/2006 Highlights
In working toward their mission to ensure equal access to housing and other related services for residents of Washington, the FHC has had many successes in 2005 and 2006.
What To Do About Caregivers?
Many housing providers find it a challenge to work through the various issues that arise when a resident obtains a caregiver (personal care attendant), who may or may not live with the resident full time. This article provides some fair housing tips to assist property management.
WSHRC Receives Prestigious Award from Seattle's Ingersoll Gender Center
The Ingersoll Gender Center honored the Washington State Human Rights Commission on Saturday, December 9th for its outstanding implementation of the state's new sexual orientation and gender expression/identity jurisdiction.
Fair Housing Questions & Answers Column
- Does manager Rocky have to display the fair housing logo in his rental ads or a fair housing poster in his rental office?
- Manager June King requires that applicants show her a photo ID before viewing an apartment. Is this discriminatory?
- Patrick McDougall, Said Al-Rahman and Tyrell Jackson all sent same-day e-mails to the Clearwater Apartments inquiring about rental openings, but each received different responses. Is that discriminatory?
- Partners Clarice and Karen are concerned about their neighbor, Jeb, who has called them derogatory names and shouted "Dykes move out!" from his balcony. They report this to the manager, who talks with Jeb, but his behavior continues. What should the manager do?
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ABOUT THIS PUBLICATION
The Washington State Fair Housing Update is a quarterly publication of Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) Agencies and non-profit fair housing organizations. For more information, contact us:
U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development
206-220-5170 / 1-800-877-0246 / TTY 206-220-5185 / Website: www.hud.gov/offices/fheo
Washington State Human Rights Commission
360-753-6770 / 1-800-233-3247 / TTY 1-800-300-7525 / Website: www.hum.wa.gov
King County Office of Civil Rights
206-296-7592 / TTY 206-296-7596 / Website: www.metrokc.gov/dias/ocre
Seattle Office for Civil Rights
206-684-4500 / TTY 206-684-4503 / Website: www.cityofseattle.net/civilrights
Tacoma Human Rights & Human Services Department
253-591-5151 / TTY 253-591-5153 / Website: www.cityoftacoma.org/HRHS
Fair Housing Center of Washington
253-274-9523 / 1-888-766-8800 / TTY 253-274-9523 / Website: www.fhcwashington.org
Northwest Fair Housing Alliance (Spokane)
509-325-2665 / 1-800-200-FAIR (3247) / Website: www.nwfairhouse.org
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