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A buyer named Thomas uses a trained guide dog due to a visual impairment. He is interested in purchasing a condominium in a building that has a 'no animals' policy in its CC&Rs. Under Washington's Law Against Discrimination (RCW 49.60), which of the following statements is correct?

Correct Answer

B) Thomas may request a reasonable accommodation, and the HOA must allow his guide dog as an accommodation under RCW 49.60.

Under RCW 49.60, the use of a trained guide dog or service animal is a protected class. Thomas has the right to request a reasonable accommodation allowing his guide dog, and the HOA is required to grant this accommodation. A blanket no-animals policy cannot be enforced to exclude a trained guide dog or service animal from housing, as doing so would constitute illegal discrimination based on a protected class under Washington law.

Answer Options
A
The HOA's no-animals policy is enforceable against Thomas because it applies equally to all residents and is not discriminatory.
B
Thomas may request a reasonable accommodation, and the HOA must allow his guide dog as an accommodation under RCW 49.60.
C
Thomas must choose between the condominium and his guide dog, as HOA rules take precedence over state fair housing law.
D
The no-animals policy applies to guide dogs only if the HOA specifically exempts service animals in its CC&Rs.

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