Fair Housing

What is the 'Violence Against Women Act' (VAWA) and its housing protections relevant to Nevada?

AVAWA has no housing provisions relevant to Nevada

BVAWA provides that victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking cannot be evicted from federally subsidized housing solely because of the violence, and cannot be denied admission on the basis of being a victim✓ Correct

CVAWA requires all Nevada landlords to provide emergency housing to victims

DVAWA creates a new protected class in Nevada fair housing law

Explanation

VAWA's housing provisions apply to public housing and HUD-assisted housing programs (Section 8, public housing). Victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking cannot be evicted from assisted housing solely because of the violence against them.

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Key Terms to Know

Fair Housing Act

Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.

Steering

An illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.

Blockbusting

An illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.

Redlining

An illegal practice where lenders or insurers deny services or charge higher rates in certain neighborhoods based on the racial or ethnic composition of those areas.