VAWA Protections: A Landlord Must Not Deny Housing Because of History as a Survivor of Domestic Violence
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is a federal law that protects survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. It also protects their immediate family and household members who live in the certain HUD-covered programs.
If someone applies for subsidized housing, they cannot be denied because of adverse factors related to the gender-based violence if the victim would otherwise qualify.
To read about what a victim of violence needs to show the housing authorities to receive protection under VAWA, click here.
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