What types of restrictions can be placed on tenants in accordance with Fair Housing Law?

Fair Housing Law in Washington puts restrictions on landlords to protect the rights of tenants. The primary goal of Fair Housing Law is to ensure that all individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability have the right to rent or purchase housing of their choosing. Depending on Washington state laws and local ordinances, Fair Housing Law may limit the types of restrictions that can be placed on tenants. Generally, landlords cannot refuse to rent to a tenant based on any of the factors listed above, such as race or religion. Landlords also cannot set different rental terms, home prices, or fees for tenants on the basis of any of the above factors. Additionally, landlords cannot deny a tenant access to facilities or services, such as parking, move-in fees, or security deposits, based on any of the above factors. Landlords must also allow tenants to bring in service animals and assistive animals, even when a no-pet policy is enforced. Finally, Fair Housing Law restricts the information that landlords can request from a tenant. Landlords cannot ask about a tenant’s race, ethnicity, religion, etc. Landlords also cannot require a tenant to provide additional documents or proof of their identity beyond what is required for general background checks. Landlords must also allow tenants to move in with a reasonable number of family members, regardless of their age or family status.

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