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As a Victim or Survivor of Domestic Violence
You Have Rights.
Donna's boyfriend assaulted her and she called the police. Donna's landlord began an eviction, and her Section 8 was terminated. Donna called Legal Aid. We represented Donna. The court granted her a final Relief from Abuse order that made Donna's ex move out and stay away.We also got Donna's Section 8 back and Donna's landlord agreed not to evict her.
Donna didn't feel at home where her ex had abused her. She began looking for a new place. A land lord asked her why she was moving and Donna explained. The land lord refused to rent to Donna because he thought her ex would come to assault her.
Donna finally found a public housing apartment. Two months later, her ex found her, broke in, and attacked her. Donna called the police, and the police arrested him. Donna was afraid. She asked the housing authority to let her change buildings. They refused. They also charged Donna for the damage her ex had done and began to evict her.
We represented Donna. Donna kept her subsidized housing, she wasn't charged for the damage her ex did; and the housing authority agreed to add more outside lights and give Donna better door and lock. Donna felt safer and decided not to move.
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What Can I Do ?
Are you a victim or survivior of domestic violence ?
Did your landlord evict you or charge you for damage your abuser did?
Did a landlord refuse to rent to you because you are a victim or survivor?
Did a landlord treat you unfairly because you are a victim or survivor?
Did you answer "Yes" to any of these questions?Call us! (800) 889-2047
Do you want to help?
Volunteer with us or with a domestic violence shelter or service.
Help a friend.
Be a reasonable landlord.
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Vermont Legal Aid
Call us.
(800) 889-2047
www.vtlegalaid.org
We provide free interpreters.
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Tenemos a su disposicion servicios de interpretes gratuitos.
Adeegyada tarjumaada oo iacg la'aan ah ayaad helaysaa.
Hien co dich vu thong dichvien mien phi'.
Domestic Violence Victims Have Housing Rights
Did you know?
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Some landlords wronglyevict victims for damage, disturbing neighbors, calling 911, and even because they were assaulted.
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Domestic violence victims are discriminated against when they seek housing.
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Some landlords still wrongly believe that domestic violence is the victim=s fault.
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Vermont law provides protections for victims.
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Federal and Vermont laws protect victims= housing rights.
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Domestic violence is a leading cause of homelessness for women and children.
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