Fair Housing
Under Washington law, a landlord who has a 'no smoking' policy must allow a tenant with a qualifying disability to smoke medical cannabis if:
AThe tenant has a doctor's prescription
BMedical cannabis is a federally protected medication
CThe landlord is required to accommodate all medical needs regardless of policy
DLandlords are generally NOT required to waive a no-smoking policy as a reasonable accommodation for medical cannabis because cannabis remains federally illegal✓ Correct
Explanation
While Washington allows medical and recreational cannabis, it remains a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law. HUD guidance indicates that housing providers are generally not required to accommodate medical cannabis use as a reasonable accommodation under the FHA.
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Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
BlockbustingAn illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.
RedliningAn illegal practice where lenders or insurers deny services or charge higher rates in certain neighborhoods based on the racial or ethnic composition of those areas.
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