Fair Housing
In Washington, a property manager who refuses to accept a completed rental application from a person because of their disability before reviewing the application has committed:
AA discretionary business decision
BDirect discrimination based on disability in violation of fair housing laws✓ Correct
CA permissible pre-screening measure
DOnly an ethical violation with no legal consequences
Explanation
Refusing to even accept a rental application based on a visible disability is direct, overt discrimination based on disability, violating both the federal Fair Housing Act and Washington's RCW 49.60.
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