Acoso sexual
El acoso sexual se considera una discriminación basada en el sexo en virtud de las leyes de vivienda justa y es ilegal.
It is against the law for a housing provider to make sexual favors a condition of housing, to make sexual advances, or to engage in unwanted physical or verbal conduct that is sexual in nature.
Sexual harassment committed by a landlord, property manager, real estate agent, building manager, maintenance person, loan officer, insurance agent, housing provider, or any other person involved in real estate‐related transactions is a violation of the Fair Housing Act.
If the behavior makes you feel uncomfortable or threatened ‐ and basically makes you wish you could live somewhere else ‐ it may be a violation of federal and state fair housing laws. Sexual harassment can happen to anyone, regardless of you or your harasser’s gender, sex, or sexual preference. However, women are the most frequent victims of this kind of sexual harassment, especially women who do not have very many housing choices.
There is no charge for any of HOME’s services and all calls are confidential. Although you may be scared to file a complaint, it is important that you report sexual harassment as soon as possible to protect yourself and others who may be getting harassed. It is illegal for a housing provider to retaliate against you for filing a complaint, so you cannot be evicted, have your lease non-renewed, or otherwise be punished for speaking up.
Examples of discrimination may include:
- Un proveedor de vivienda le ofrece términos y condiciones especiales (como un alquiler más bajo o un apartamento más grande) si acepta tener relaciones sexuales con ellos.
- Un proveedor de vivienda amenaza con desalojarlo si se niega a tener relaciones sexuales o a participar en actos sexuales con ellos
- Una persona de mantenimiento se niega a hacer reparaciones o te pone al final de la lista a menos que le concedas favores sexuales
- Un empleado del gobierno amenaza con quitarle un certificado o vale de vivienda a menos que usted le proporcione favores sexuales.
- Un proveedor de vivienda hace frecuentes comentarios sexuales o mira fijamente de manera que le hace sentir incómodo
- Un propietario entra frecuentemente en su apartamento sin permiso mientras usted está en casa.
- Otro inquilino del mismo complejo la acosa sexualmente, y el propietario se niega a tomar medidas para detener el acoso.
Disclaimer: HOME does not offer crisis response services related to domestic violence. Always call 911 if you are in immediate danger or a life‐threatening situation.
For resources and support for domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking contact:
Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Alliance: vsdvAlliance.org | 1-800-838-8238
YWCA Richmond: ywcarichmond.org | 804-612-6126
