Renter Safety and VAWA
This section provides information regarding personal safety for renters and protections provided by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
American Civil Liberties Union - Violence Against Women: Housing
American Civil Liberties Union - Violence Against Women: Housing website contains information regarding fair housing for survivors of domestic violence.
Domestic Violence and Fair Housing Laws
National and local statistics show that 90-95% of victims of domestic violence are women. When a housing provider has a policy of denying tenancy to or evicting anyone who is involved in a...
Domestic Violence and Housing Rights Guide
This guide was created by Idaho Legal Aid Services, Inc. to explain housing rights and protections a domestic violence survivor has under federal and state law. For more information, please see...
Housing Discrimination Against Domestic Violence Victims
In their government-subsidized two-bedroom apartment on the morning of August 2, 1999, Tiffanie Ann Alvera’s husband physically assaulted her. The police arrested him, placed him in jail, and...
Housing Discrimination Against Victims of Domestic Violence
By Wendy R. Weiser and Geoff Boehm
HUD Certification Form for Domestic Violence, Stalking, Sexual Assault, etc.
If you are seeking VAWA protections from your housing provider, your housing provider may give you a written request that asks you to submit documentation about the incident or incidents of...
NHLP Know Your Rights: Domestic Violence and Federally Assisted Housing
The National Housing Law Project has created a Know Your Rights Brochure on the Violence Against Women Act and its protections related to federally assisted housing for survivors of domestic...
VAWA Housing Toolkit for Advocates
The Violence Against Women Act: A Housing Toolkit for Advocates