Fair Housing
A Washington landlord's application screening criteria may legally include all of the following EXCEPT:
AMinimum credit score requirements
BIncome-to-rent ratios
CRental history and references
DNational origin screening to ensure 'cultural compatibility'✓ Correct
Explanation
Landlords may screen for credit, income, and rental history as these are objective, business-justified criteria. Screening based on national origin to achieve 'cultural compatibility' is discrimination prohibited by the Fair Housing Act and RCW 49.60.
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