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 Libertues Union - Violence Against Women: Housing website.
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...
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
VAWA Housing Toolkit for Advocates
The Violence Against Women Act: A Housing Toolkit for Advocates