Are landlords allowed to charge higher prices to certain tenants in accordance with Fair Housing Law?

No, landlords are not allowed to charge higher prices to certain tenants in accordance with Fair Housing Law in Washington. This law, which is part of the federal Fair Housing Act, bars landlords from discrimination based on factors such as race, color, religion, sex, disability, family status, or national origin. This means that landlords cannot charge higher rent or security deposits to certain tenants because of their race, religion, etc. It is illegal for landlords to use different terms or conditions for renting out a unit on the basis of these prohibited characteristics, including higher prices. In addition, Washington State law prohibits landlords from charging higher prices based on a tenant’s familial status. This means that the landlord cannot charge a higher rent, security deposit, etc., to a tenant with children. It is important to remember that while the federal Fair Housing Act and Washington State law prohibit landlords from discriminating against tenants based on certain characteristics, there is nothing to prevent them from charging prices based on other factors such as credit score or rental history. Landlords are also allowed to set prices for different units, so long as all tenants in the same unit are charged the same amount.

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