Washington State
FAIR HOUSING UPDATE |
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Volume 11, Issue 3
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October 2006 |
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Articles in this issue
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Farmworkers Deserve Discrimination-Free Housing
The Washington State Human Rights Commission is increasingly concerned about race and national origin discrimination against farmworkers in the state. We are hearing about housing discrimination, shortages, and deplorable conditions from a growing number of farmworkers, advocates, school professionals, and others connected to farmworker communities.
Homeless Service Providers and Fair Housing Compliance
Fair housing and homeless issues intersect. By incorporating fair housing principles into program operations, homeless service providers minimize risks of violating civil rights laws and thus, can focus on ending homelessness, not perpetuating it.
New Publications Focus on People with Criminal Records, Religious Accommodation
The Seattle Office for Civil Rights has released two new brochures: one with important information for people with criminal records, and another that discusses religious accommodations.
New Lending Division Created at HUD to Investigate Allegations of Discrimination
HUD recently announced that it is creating a new Fair Lending Division that will review mortgage lending practices throughout the nation.
Fair Housing Questions & Answers Column
- If I don't like the way an applicant looks, can't I just say the place is already rented?
- When we call a previous rental manager for a reference about an applicant, can we ask if the applicant ever filed any discrimination complaints?
- The condominium board members know that Mr. Paulson previously had cancer, which is in remission, and that he's been symptom-free for a year. They turn down his application for a board position, saying it would be too much of a strain on him. Is this a lawful action?
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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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