Fair Housing

What is 'victim of domestic violence' housing protection under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)?

AA. Victims of domestic violence have no special housing protections in Hawaii
BB. VAWA protects tenants in federally-assisted housing from being evicted or denied housing solely because they are victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking✓ Correct
CC. VAWA protections apply only to women; male victims are not protected
DD. VAWA requires all Hawaii landlords to accept victims of domestic violence regardless of lease violations

Explanation

VAWA housing protections (2013 reauthorization and 2022 expansion) prohibit federally-assisted housing programs from evicting or denying housing to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Victims may also have emergency transfer rights to move to safer housing. Some Hawaii housing providers with federal funding must comply with VAWA requirements.

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