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The Human Factor
Personalities shape even the "simplest" fair housing cases. This article outlines two very different investigations of discrimination complaints.
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Questions & Answers
This column is a new regular feature of the Fair Housing Update, providing in depth answers to frequently asked questions. This quarter, we address the following questions:
- Is it okay for manager Joe Thomas to advertise his rental apartment this way? "One bedroom unit. Ideal for mature person. Quiet neighborhood, many amenities. Close to St. Martin's Church."
- A gay couple who applies for rental of a one-bedroom apartment meets the rental criteria established by property manager Jill Green. Jill advises them that they cannot rent the advertised one-bedroom unit, but must wait for an available two-bedroom apartment. Does this violate fair housing laws?
- While checking references, apartment manager Nelson finds out that prospective tenant Calley is a terrible housekeeper whose last apartment was always unkempt and unclean. He decides not to rent to Calley. Is Nelson discriminating?
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Housing Case Alleging Disability Discrimination Settles for $15,000
A tenant accused of assaulting other tenants and causing property damages requested a disability accommodation on the eve of eviction. Read how this interesting case played out and resulted in a large settlement for the tenant.
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Familial Status Case Against Housing Authority Settles for $5,000
After a housing authority refused to allow children to play outside, the fair housing agency conducted a "test" that showed the complex enforced overly restrictive rules against families with children. The parties finally reached a settlement agreement.
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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 South Puget Sound
253-274-9523 / 1-888-766-8800 / TTY 253-274-9523
Northwest Fair Housing Alliance (Spokane)
509-325-2665 / 1-800-200-FAIR (3247)
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