Fair Housing
Under Washington's RCW 49.60, complaints about housing discrimination may be filed with the:
ADOL only
BWashington State Human Rights Commission (HRC) and/or HUD✓ Correct
CSuperior Court only
DThe local MLS board of ethics
Explanation
Fair housing complaints in Washington may be filed with the Washington State Human Rights Commission (HRC), the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), or both. Complainants may also pursue private civil action.
Related Washington Fair Housing Questions
- Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following buildings is EXEMPT from the prohibition on discrimination based on familial status?
- A Washington property manager posts a rental ad stating 'perfect for young professionals.' This statement may violate fair housing because:
- A Washington property owner who makes their property available for sale must provide equal access to all prospective buyers regardless of protected class. This principle is known as:
- A real estate licensee in Yakima shows minority buyers only properties in certain neighborhoods while never showing them properties in predominantly white neighborhoods. This practice is known as:
- A Washington seller instructs their broker not to show the home to buyers of a specific religion. The broker should:
- A Washington landlord advertises a unit as 'perfect for a young couple without children.' Under the Fair Housing Act, this advertisement:
- A Washington property owner wants to sell their own home without a real estate agent. Under the Fair Housing Act, the owner:
- Under the Fair Housing Act's reasonable modification provisions, who typically pays for reasonable modifications to a rental unit?
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