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100 Questions / Answers about Fair Housing for Property Managers
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Please note: "Veteran status" has been added to the City of Seattle's list of protected classes as of June 22, 2009. We are currently in the process of updating our brochures and other materials; current links below do not yet reflect this addition.
These publications are not intended to take the place of
professional legal advice. Neither the City of Seattle nor any agency
shall be held liable for any losses caused by reliance on the accuracy,
reliability or timeliness of such information.
Council Bill 117416 – Breastfeeding in Public Places
Council Bill Number 116763 - Ordinance creating the Seattle Commission for People with Disabilities - Passed 9-0 on January 11, 2010
Unfair Public Accommodations Practices - Seattle Municipal Code Chap. 14.06
Employment Practices - Seattle Municipal Code 14.04
Housing Practices- Seattle Municipal Code Chap. 14.08
Fair Contracting Practices - Seattle Municipal Code Chap. 14.10
Revised Code of WA (RCW) 9.91.170: Interfering with dog guide or service animal
Title VI Plan
 Practice &
Procedure in Discrimination Cases Chap. 40
Rules for Appeals to the Seattle Human Rights Commission - Chapter 46
Fair Contracting Practices Rules(Chap. 50)
Fair Contracting Practices Fact Sheet
Mayor's Executive Order Affirming the Right of All Citizens to Receive City Services Equally - Charles Royer, 2-15-84
On Disability / Accessibility Issues
City of Seattle Grievance Procedure under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Emergency Preparedness - Meeting the Needs of People with Disabilities: The Alliance of People with Disabilities has set up a web page of steps that people with disabilities can take to prepare for a disaster, and to ensure
that organizations/businesses will be able to meet the needs of people with disabilities.
Downtown Seattle Accessible Map and Transit Guide
Metro Transit provides a useful guide to getting around downtown Seattle for wheelchair users and others with disabilities. The link includes a large map that shows wheelchair travel routes, accessible tunnels and overhead walkways.
Hillclimb Assists - accessible routes on some of downtown Seattle's steepest hills This document outlines a number of designated accessible pedestrian routes for traveling east and west (up and down) through hilly downtown Seattle.
A Disability Etiquette Handbook
A Handbook for Public Employees This book is about creating accessible publications for general audience and alternative
formats for people with disabilities.
Discover Ability: A Disability Resource
Guide for Seattle area small businesses.
Sample Policy: Reasonable Accommodations for People with Disabilities Published by Fair Housing Agencies of Washington.
Animals Working: A guide to service animals in public places
Wallet Card: guide to service animals in public places
Seattle Police Department Legal Bulletin 06-001
Date: 01/03/2006 - Service Animals and Dog Guides
Seattle Police Department Legal Bulletin 06-005
Date: 06/27/2006 - Service Animals and Dog Guides(Additional)
Age discrimination and employment
Disabilities in the Workplace
EEOC Compliance Manual - Number 915.003, released April 19, 2006
This document covers the issuance of Section 15 of the new Compliance Manual on “Race and Color Discrimination.” It provides guidance on analyzing charges of race and color discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Issued by the Office of Legal Counsel, Title VII/ADEA/EPA Division, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Employment Discrimination: Where to Find Help
Employing Non-Citizens
The Law guarantees equal treatment when hiring, firing and on-the job
Employing Immigrants - a Handbook for Employers
Your Right to Work - a Handbook for Non-Citizens
It Is Good For Business
An Employer's Guide To Prevent Workplace Discrimination
Sample Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Sexual Harassment
Employers are Responsible for Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Treat Your Employees Fairly
It Reduces Employee Turnover and Improves Morale
Your Rights as a Worker in Washington State
Fair Contracting in the City of Seattle
Fair Contracting Practices Fact Sheet
NEW! SOCR: Basic information about our services in translation / English:
| Amharic | Cambodian | Chinese | Korean | Oromo | Somali | Spanish | Tagalog | Tigrigna | Vietnamese |
SOCR general brochure: Equal rights and social justice for all Seattle
Customer Service - Our Commitment
SOCR Community Report 2006-2007-2008
SOCR Annual Statistics 2006-2007-2008
SOCR Annual Report 2004-2005
SOCR Annual Report 2002-2003
Employment and Housing Facts for People with Criminal Records
Filing a Complaint with SOCR: A Step by Step Guide
Translated in the following languages:
| Cambodian | English | Korean | Russian | Spanish | Vietnamese|
How to file an appeal with the Seattle Human Rights Commission of a "No Reasonable Cause" decision
How To Respond to a Complaint
Information and referral for non-discrimination issues
General Legal Information
Housing
Employment
Disabilities - Mental Health - Education
Domestic Violence - Hate Crimes
Immigration - Payday Loans - Other Services
Interpreter Tool Kit
City of Seattle Interpreter Tool Kit. A guide to help you provide interpretation
and translation services to Seattle's multilingual community
Seattle Office for Civil Rights Brochure
Translations in the following languages:
| Amharic | English | Oromo | Somali | Spanish | Tigrinya | Vietnamese|
How to report a hate crime
Hate Crimes and Homelessness: What to do if it happens to you Malicious harassment that targets homeless people is illegal. Download this walllet-sized card to learn more about how to report hate crimes to the police and how to protect yourself.
Bias Crimes and Incidents in Seattle
2000 to 2005 - An analysis by type of bias and neighborhood
Fair Housing poster for shelters and transitional housing
Fair housing best practices for property managers
Fair Housing Poster Rule, SHRR Chapter 70
Fair Housing Poster
Fair Housing Poster (Spanish language)
Your Housing Rights and Section 8 Programs
Housing Segregation in Seattle
An examination of racial segregation patterns in housing in the City of Seattle, 1976-2005.
Commissioned by the Seattle Office for Civil Rights - written and submitted by Kate Davis
as part of a Master’s Degree program at the Daniel J. Evans School of Public Affairs, University of Washington.
A Citizen's Guide
to Housing and Zoning Code Compliance (603)
Housing Discrimination: Where to Find Help
| Housing Agencies - English | Agencias de Vivienda - Spanish
Landlord/Tenant Information
Rental Agreement
Regulation Ordinance
Renters Guide to Seattle
Published by Seattle Office of Housing
Sample Policy: Tenant on Tenant Harassment Policy
 Sample Policy: Tenant on Tenant Harassment Policy
Sample Policy: Service Animals
Sample Policy: Service Animals
Sample Policy: Reasonable Accommodations for People with Disabilities
Sample Policy: Reasonable Accommodations for People with Disabilities
Seattle Laws on Property Owner and Tenant Rights
and Responsibilities
Stop Discrimination in Housing
Translated in the following languages:
| Cambodian | English | Korean | Russian | Spanish | Vietnamese
Housing Discrimination & Your Civil Rights
Translated in the following languages:
| Cambodian | English
| Russian | Spanish | Vietnamese
Domestic Violence and Your Housing Rights
Translated in the following languages:
| Cambodian | Chinese | English
| Russian | Spanish | Vietnamese
Danger Bad Loan Ahead!
Fair Loans Fair Housing: Your Guide to Avoiding Predatory Loans
Terminating Tenancies Under
the Just Cause Eviction Ordinance to Comply with Land Use Code Restriction on the Number of Residents
Fair Housing Update - a quarterly e-newsletter published by the Fair Housing Partners of Washington (external link)
Part One: Introduction and Table of Contents
Part One: Introduction and Table of Contents
Part Two: Chapters 1 - 6
Part Two: Chapters 1 - 6
Part Three: Appendices
Part Three: Appendices
Part One: Introduction and Table of Contents
Part One: Introduction and Table of Contents
Part Two: Chapters 1 - 8
Part Two: Chapters 1 - 8
Part Three: Appendices
Part Three: Appendices
Feedback Sheet
Fair Tenant Screening Act
Public Accommodations Facts
Public Accommodations Poster
Right to Breastfeed Info Card
Right to Breastfeed Info Card (three cards to a page)
The Seattle Office for Civil Rights honors public disclosure requests according to the City of Seattle's Public Disclosure Policy (11/3/09).
To make a public disclosure request (PDR) or for more information, contact Elliott Bronstein at 206-684-4507 or by e-mail Elliott Bronstein. For information about appeals of a PDR decision, contact administrative appeals officer Mike Chin at 206-684-8063 or by e-mail Mike Chin.
Click here: http://www.seattle.gov/mayor/publicDisclosure.htm to visit the City of Seattle public disclosure web portal.
City of Seattle Public Disclosure Policies and Gidelines
Transgender Civil Rights
Derechos Civiles para Transgeneros
Religious Accomodations
Smart Hiring - An employer's guide to criminal background checks
Employment and Housing Facts for People with Criminal Records
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If you have questions, comments or requests about our services please contact our office at (206) 684-4500 voice,
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