Domestic Violence by Sara Ainsworth, Legal Voice

Published on Sep 01, 2016

Domestic Violence & Housing Protections

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Domestic Violence

And Housing Rights
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Battered at home

and at risk of eviction

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or denial of housing

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How does this happen?

Police are called

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Court orders

Safety requests

Gender stereotypes

Washington Law

The Residential Landlord Tenant Act
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Sexual Harassment

In housing and the FHA

"Quid pro quo"

Ex: Demanding sex as substitute for rent

"Hostile environment"

Ex: Offensive comments, touching, threats

"Hostile environment"

Ex: Spying on, videotaping tenants

"Fair Housing Interference"

Ex: Landlord retaliates when tenant complains

Sexual Assault

Not only an FHA violation: also a crime

Gender stereotypes

Washington Law

The Residential Landlord Tenant Act
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How can we help?

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