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A tenant named Robert, who is a gay man and an honorably discharged Army veteran, is denied a rental unit in Olympia. The landlord states the denial is due to Robert's veteran status. Robert files a complaint with the Washington State Human Rights Commission. The landlord argues that veteran status is not a protected class. Which of the following is the most accurate statement of Washington law?

Correct Answer

B) The landlord is incorrect; honorably discharged veteran or military status is a protected class in housing under RCW 49.60.

Under RCW 49.60, honorably discharged veteran or military status is an explicitly protected class in Washington state, covering housing transactions. The landlord's claim that this protection does not apply to housing is incorrect. Robert has a valid basis for a complaint with the Washington State Human Rights Commission based on the stated reason for denial.

Answer Options
A
The landlord is correct; veteran status is only protected in employment, not in housing, under RCW 49.60.
B
The landlord is incorrect; honorably discharged veteran or military status is a protected class in housing under RCW 49.60.
C
The landlord is correct; only active-duty military personnel are protected under Washington's fair housing law.
D
The landlord is incorrect; all veterans regardless of discharge status are protected under Washington's fair housing law.

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