Fair Housing
Under Washington's fair housing law (RCW 49.60), disability includes which of the following conditions?
AOnly physical conditions requiring wheelchair use
BPhysical or mental conditions that limit one or more major life activities, including recovering alcoholism in certain circumstances✓ Correct
COnly conditions listed by the Social Security Administration
DConditions only if they are visible to others
Explanation
Washington's RCW 49.60 defines disability broadly to include physical or mental impairments that substantially limit major life activities. This includes many conditions beyond those requiring mobility assistance, and courts have included recovering alcoholism in some circumstances.
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