Fair Housing
A Washington landlord refuses to rent to a family because they have children. This is:
APermitted if the building has more than 4 units
BPermitted if there are safety concerns
CA violation of the Fair Housing Act's familial status protection✓ Correct
DLegal if disclosed in the listing
Explanation
Familial status is a protected class under the federal Fair Housing Act. Refusing to rent to families with children (under age 18) is illegal discrimination unless the property qualifies as senior housing.
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