I am from washington state.
I shoplifted 13 months ago, and successfully completed my terms to have this crime be deferred.
So i was NEVER convicted of any crime.

I have recently applied to rent a new apartment...and they denied me based on the fact of this deferment still being on my record.

Is it okay to be denied approval for an apartment if I have a deferred sentence for theft on my record?

I feel like I am being penalized for something I have not been convicted of.

So is it legal for them to deny me based on the deferred sentence?

Thanks for your help in a advance!