On SOID: I know there has been some confusion spreading on the new law protecting tenants from discrimination based on their use of rental or income assistance. Please be assured that the law is thorough and landlords are required to abide by it. Join the webinar on the 14th to learn more.
Standing up for immigrant rights: This is an opportunity to learn more specifics on how the proposed rules changes to the definition of “public charge” will impact immigrants seeking housing resources:What Housing and Homelessness Advocates Should Know about the Public Charge Rule. November 8, 3:30 PM EST – 5:00 PM EST (12:30 PM PST – 2:00 PM PST)On October 10, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed rule that would make it more likely for certain immigrants to be denied admission to the U.S. or denied green cards because they receive or would receive lifeline benefits, including public housing, Housing Choice Vouchers, and project-based Section 8 housing subsidies. Previously leaked drafts of this drastic policy change have already led many families to drop out of critical food and nutrition programs for their children. This chilling effect is poised to impact hundreds of thousands of hardworking immigrant households that depend on these programs for survival.
Understanding Washington’s New Protections Against Source of Income Discrimination. Wednesday, Nov 14, 2018 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PST
On September 30th 2018, new statewide protections went into effect that outlaw discrimination against tenants based on their use of income or rental assistance to help pay the rent. The new law also established a mitigation fund which includes some important tenant protections as well. Join this webinar to hear from attorneys Scott Crain and Adam Chromy of Northwest Justice project to get a thorough rundown of the new law. Learn how it protects tenants and how to enforce it, and learn how to fight back if landlords erroneously claim it does not apply to them.
Join the Housing Alliance for an in-depth look what the recent 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling on the criminalization of homelessness means for Washington State. Known as Martin v Boise, this ruling may impact the ability of local governments to enforce their current laws that criminalize homelessness. Learn what the ruling means and what it doesn't mean for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness. Legal experts Sara Rankin, Associate Professor & Director, Homeless Rights Advocacy Project with Seattle University and Tristia Bauman, Senior Attorney with the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty will provide an in-depth analysis for advocates in Washington State