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A landlord in Seattle refuses to rent to a prospective tenant because the tenant is an honorably discharged veteran. The tenant files a complaint. Which enforcement body has jurisdiction to investigate this complaint under Washington State law?

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A) The Washington State Human Rights Commission, because RCW 49.60 includes honorably discharged veteran status as a protected class

Honorably discharged veteran or military status is explicitly listed as a protected class under Washington's Law Against Discrimination, RCW 49.60. The Washington State Human Rights Commission (WSHRC) is the state agency responsible for enforcing RCW 49.60 and has jurisdiction to investigate complaints of discrimination based on this protected class. A tenant who experiences discrimination based on veteran status can file a complaint with the WSHRC.

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A
The Washington State Human Rights Commission, because RCW 49.60 includes honorably discharged veteran status as a protected class
B
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) only, because veteran status is a federal protection
C
The Seattle Office for Civil Rights only, because veteran status is not protected under state law
D
The Washington State Department of Licensing, because real estate licensing violations fall under DOL jurisdiction

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