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Washington State FAIR HOUSING UPDATE |
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New Guidance from HUD and DOJ on Reasonable Modifications HUD and the U.S. Department of Justice have issued a Joint Statement on "Reasonable Modifications Under the Fair Housing Act". (see also the HUD/DOJ Joint Statement on Reasonable Accommodations, listed below) Report Issued on "The State of Fair Housing" HUD has issued its 2007 annual report on fair housing across the nation, The State of Fair Housing: FY 2007 Annual Report on Fair Housing . Most Popular Guidebook Updated! There is a new edition of Fair Housing in Washington State – 100 Most Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for Property Owners and Managers. The revised guidebook has information about recent changes in state and county laws, including a new chapter on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, Veteran/Military Status, and Section 8. To get a print or CD copy, call one of our agencies. Domestic Violence Brochure Updated Our brochure for tenants, "Domestic Violence and Your Housing Rights", has been revised. To receive the free brochure, contact King County Office of Civil Rights, 206-296-7592. Domestic Partnerships: A Summary of 2008 Changes to State Laws Regarding Domestic Partnerships More resources available from: |
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