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Housing Discrimination  /  Domestic Violence & Harassment

Domestic Violence & Harassment Resources

  • Landlord-Tenant Issues for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Unlawful Harassment and/or Stalking
  • Domestic Violence and Your Housing Rights (PDF)
  • HUD Issues Guidance on Discrimination Complaints from Victims of Domestic Violence
  • The Rights of Domestic Violence Survivors in Public and Subsidized Housing
  • The Impact of VAWA on Housing Rights and Options of Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence
  • RCW 59.18.575: Breaking a lease due to domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking or unlawful harrassment
  • RCW 59.18.575: Changing locks
  • RCW 59.18.585: Changing locks
  • RCW 59.18.580: Discrimination protection for survivors
  • Washington State Domestic Violence Hotline: *800-562-6025
  • Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Also in Housing Discrimination  /  Domestic Violence & Harassment
  • Definitions
  • Domestic Violence & Harassment Resources
  • Domestic Violence Protections for Renters
  • Protections in Federally Subsidized Housing
  • Threats from Neighbors or the Landlord
  • Domestic Violence & Harassment FAQ

Tenants Union Tenant Counselors are not attorneys, and this information should not be considered legal advice. Please read our full Tenant Union Disclaimer.

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