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Washington Tenant Screening Policy Builder

Generate a legally compliant written screening policy for your Washington rental property.

Washington Note: WA requires written screening criteria be provided to all applicants before or at time of application. Eviction history lookback limited by some local ordinances. Seattle: ban-the-box for criminal history in housing applies.

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Protected Classes in Washington

You may not deny an application based on:

  • Race
  • Color
  • National Origin
  • Religion
  • Sex
  • Disability
  • Familial Status
  • Source Of Income (Section 8)
  • Sexual Orientation
  • Gender Identity
  • Marital Status
  • Age
  • Veteran/Military Status

Source: Washington Law Against Discrimination RCW Β§49.60; RCW 59.18.257 (screening criteria)

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