Washington State
FAIR HOUSING UPDATE
Published by the Fair Housing Partners of Washington |
| Volume 12, Issue 3 |
July 2007 |
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More Changes to Washington's Definition of Disability
In Washington State, there have been significant changes to disability law. Washington State Legislature enacted SB 5340, which returns the State to a broad definition of disability, and increases protections for people with medical, psychological, and other conditions. The new definition also protects people with temporary disabilities and disabilities that are mitigated through medication or other means.
State Human Rights Commission Gains Jurisdiction Over Veteran and Military Status Discrimination
During the 2007 legislative session, SB 5123 was passed by the Legislature and signed by the Governor, prohibiting discrimination against honorably discharged veteran and military status in employment, housing, public accommodations, and other areas covered by the Washington Law Against Discrimination (WLAD).
Spokane National Origin Case Reaches Final Resolution
An onsite manager of a multifamily housing complex manipulated the waiting list by seeking cash payments from Russian applicants and tenants, in return for preferential assignment of new units or transfer from one unit to another. This article outlines the unusual case and its outcome.
Germaine Covington Retires
Longtime Seattle Office for Civil Rights Director Germaine Covington retired in June after 29 years of service to the City of Seattle.
Myths and Facts About Section 8
What is the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program about? How much do you know – or think you know – about Section 8?
Nonprofit Fair Housing Agency Wins Award
The Fair Housing Center of Washington was recognized for business leadership by the Tacoma Pierce County Chamber of Commerce at their annual Spotlight on Business Award ceremony on June 26th.
Fair Housing Questions & Answers Column
- Nali Djumba has a Section 8 certificate. When she inquires about an advertised four-plex apartment, the owner tells her "no Section 8 allowed." Does this violate fair housing laws?
- The owners of the Rose Garden Apartments offer periodic rental specials to induce applicants to move in. During the same week, they give a free month's rent to new resident Granger but not to new resident Herrera. Is this discrimination?
- An applicant is a recent immigrant with no social security number and with little or no employment or rental history in this country. How can owner Dotson make sure that this person will pay the rent and has a good rental history?
- Resident al Bakar tells the manager that the gardener from a hired company made unpleasant remarks to him because he wears a turban and his accent. The manager decides not to do anything because the gardener is not his employee. Did the manager do the right thing?
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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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