Fair Housing
Under Washington's RCW 49.60, marital status is a protected class. This means a Washington landlord may NOT:
ARequire a co-signer for unmarried tenants
BRefuse to rent to a single person
CAdvertise 'couples preferred'
DAll of the above✓ Correct
Explanation
Marital status is protected under RCW 49.60. A landlord may not discriminate against single people, require special requirements solely due to marital status, or advertise preferences based on marital status.
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