Sekswal na Panliligalig
Ang sekswal na panliligalig ay itinuturing na diskriminasyon batay sa kasarian sa ilalim ng mga batas sa patas na pabahay at labag sa batas.
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:
- Nag-aalok sa iyo ang isang provider ng pabahay ng mga espesyal na tuntunin at kundisyon (tulad ng mas mababang upa o mas malaking apartment) kung sumasang-ayon kang makipagtalik sa kanila
- Nagbabanta ang isang tagapagbigay ng pabahay na paalisin ka kung tumanggi kang makipagtalik o makikipagtalik sa kanila
- Ang isang taong nag-aalaga ay tumangging gumawa ng mga pagkukumpuni o inilalagay ka sa ilalim ng listahan maliban kung bibigyan mo sila ng mga sekswal na pabor
- Nagbabanta ang isang empleyado ng gobyerno na aalisin ang isang sertipiko ng pabahay o voucher maliban kung magbibigay ka ng mga pabor na sekswal
- Ang isang tagapagbigay ng pabahay ay gumagawa ng madalas na mga sekswal na komento o titig sa mga paraan na hindi ka komportable
- Ang isang may-ari ng bahay ay madalas na pumapasok sa iyong apartment nang walang pahintulot habang ikaw ay nasa bahay
- Ang isa pang nangungupahan sa parehong complex ay sekswal na nanliligalig sa iyo, at ang may-ari ng lupa ay tumangging kumilos upang ihinto ang panliligalig
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
