Lawsuits filed here, around state for subsidized renters
NJP files a lawsuit to stop illegal discrimination against people who rely on federal housing assistance, according to an announcement by the legal agency.
Client Story: Haunani Ryan
I think people would be shocked to know that I’m a senior citizen living in a housing control building and I was almost made homeless because my cat was seen outside without a leash. NJP wrote a letter to the housing authority telling them that what they were doing was illegal. Without that legal knowledge, […]
Client Story: Martha Gamboa
I am a single mom and love spending time with my kids. They always come first. I was in an abusive and violent situation at home. My ex-husband told me that without immigration papers I had no rights and would lose my children if I complained. I’ve been here for 20 years, but I was […]
Knowledge of law fuels fight against source-of-income discrimination
"We do not accept Section 8” is illegal discrimination in Washington! It’s illegal for a landlord to refuse to rent to a tenant based on their source of income, whether from a housing subsidy or Social Security.
NJP attorney Tim Murphy helped a client fight back and win!
‘We cried for happy news’: Eagle Village is first Seattle housing project to address needs of homeless Native adults
Addressing Needs of homeless Native Adults
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A Spokane veteran was evicted for no reason, and it’s legal
Across Washington, more and more veterans and seniors with disabilities find themselves with only 20 days to find a new home after receiving a “no cause” termination notice of their month to month tenancy. NJP attorney staff attorney Jose Trejo speaks about the issues facing people he helps in Spokane’s tight housing market, where rents went up more than 11% last year.