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Boston Housing Authority v. Y.A., 482 Mass. 240 (2019): SJC Clarifies VAWA Defenses in Eviction Cases
02/21/2020
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Julia Devanthery, Dan Daley, and Lisabeth Jorgensen
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A discussion of Boston Housing Authority v. Y.A., which included guidance from the Supreme Judicial Court on the application of VAWA...
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Leaving Your Housing After a Crime: For Advocates Assisting Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking
07/08/2019
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Massachusetts Law Reform Institute, CLAVC
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Not infrequently, victims of crime want to move as a result of a crime. This booklet provides information about specific protections and...
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Summary of bill extending certain housing rights protections to victims of domestic violence, rape, sexual assault and stalking
10/24/2018
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Boston Area Rape Crisis Center, Greater Boston Legal Services, Jane Doe Inc. and Victim Rights Law Center
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On January 3, 2013 Governor Deval Patrick signed a bill extending certain housing rights and protections to victims of domestic violence,...
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Housing Rights of Domestic Violence Survivors
07/16/2018
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National Housing Law Project
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Housing Rights of Domestic Violence Survivors A State and Local Law Compendium, July 2018 This document is a compendium of state and...
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How to Obtain Housing Assistance in Massachusetts
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MA DHCD
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Published by the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development, this website provides information about resources for...
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State Law Guide--Housing Discrimination for Victims of Domestic or Sexual Violence
07/20/2013
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Legal Momentum Womens Legal Defense and Education Fund
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Many domestic violence victims report losing their housing due, at least in part, to the violence in their lives. Several jurisdictions...
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Certification of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence or Stalking Form
05/14/2013
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U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)
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Attached is the VAWA certification form promulgated by HUD. If someone claims protection under VAWA they need to submit this form or...
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Affordable Housing Guidebook for Massachusetts
07/01/2008
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Citizens' Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA)
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From the 2008 summary: "This comprehensive guidebook provides information on all state and federal affordable housing programs...
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August 1, 2005 DHCD Memo: Domestic Violence Priority Status
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Boston Housing Authority v. Y.A., 482 Mass. 240 (2019): SJC Clarifies VAWA Defenses in Eviction Cases
02/21/2020
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Julia Devanthery, Dan Daley, and Lisabeth Jorgensen
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lock_open
A discussion of Boston Housing Authority v. Y.A., which included guidance from the Supreme Judicial Court on the application of VAWA...
Read more
Summary of bill extending certain housing rights protections to victims of domestic violence, rape, sexual assault and stalking
10/24/2018
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Boston Area Rape Crisis Center, Greater Boston Legal Services, Jane Doe Inc. and Victim Rights Law Center
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lock_open
On January 3, 2013 Governor Deval Patrick signed a bill extending certain housing rights and protections to victims of domestic violence,...
Read more
How to Obtain Housing Assistance in Massachusetts
06/04/2014
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MA DHCD
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lock_open
Published by the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development, this website provides information about resources for...
Read more
State Law Guide--Housing Discrimination for Victims of Domestic or Sexual Violence
07/20/2013
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Legal Momentum Womens Legal Defense and Education Fund
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Many domestic violence victims report losing their housing due, at least in part, to the violence in their lives. Several jurisdictions...
Read more
Certification of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence or Stalking Form
05/14/2013
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U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)
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Attached is the VAWA certification form promulgated by HUD. If someone claims protection under VAWA they need to submit this form or...
Read more
Affordable Housing Guidebook for Massachusetts
07/01/2008
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Citizens' Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA)
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From the 2008 summary: "This comprehensive guidebook provides information on all state and federal affordable housing programs...
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August 1, 2005 DHCD Memo: Domestic Violence Priority Status
08/25/2005
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"... The major thrust of this memorandum explains the verification that LHAs may require of applicants requesting Emergency Case Status...
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Leaving Your Housing After a Crime: For Advocates Assisting Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking
07/08/2019
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Massachusetts Law Reform Institute, CLAVC
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Not infrequently, victims of crime want to move as a result of a crime. This booklet provides information about specific protections and...
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Housing Rights of Domestic Violence Survivors
07/16/2018
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National Housing Law Project
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Housing Rights of Domestic Violence Survivors A State and Local Law Compendium, July 2018 This document is a compendium of state and...
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