Loveland v. Leslie

James, J. —

A hearing tribunal appointed by the Washington State Human Rights Commission entered a finding of discrimination on the basis of marital status against appellants, Hugo and Ruby Loveland. On appeal to superior court, the decision was affirmed. We affirm the trial court.

The Lovelands are owners of several apartment units in North Bend. In answer to a newspaper advertisement for a 2-bedroom apartment, Steve Leslie contacted the Love-lands by telephone. Leslie told Mrs. Loveland that he was interested in the apartment for himself and a male roommate. Mrs. Loveland's response was that…