Fair Housing
Washington's fair housing enforcement through the Washington State Human Rights Commission includes the ability to:
AOnly issue warning letters
BAward actual damages, back rent, and injunctive relief to complainants who prevail✓ Correct
COnly refer cases to HUD
DImpose criminal penalties only
Explanation
The Washington State Human Rights Commission can award remedies including actual damages, back rent, damages for emotional distress, injunctive relief, and in some cases civil penalties to complainants who prevail in housing discrimination cases.
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