Fair Housing
A Washington property manager who segregates tenants by national origin into different buildings within a complex is committing:
AReasonable property management
BIllegal segregation — a form of national origin discrimination violating the FHA and RCW 49.60✓ Correct
CA permitted accommodation based on tenant preference
DA zoning matter, not a fair housing matter
Explanation
Segregating tenants by national origin is a form of national origin discrimination prohibited by the Fair Housing Act and Washington's RCW 49.60, even if individual tenants appear to prefer it.
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