Fair Housing
In Washington, a landlord may ask a tenant requesting a disability accommodation for:
AA full medical diagnosis
BReliable documentation of the disability-related need for the accommodation if the disability is not obvious✓ Correct
CThe name of their treating physician with permission to contact them
DOnly a note from a government agency confirming disability
Explanation
When a disability is not apparent, a landlord may request reliable documentation that the person has a disability and that the accommodation is related to the disability. Landlords may not demand specific diagnoses or detailed medical records.
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