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Maria is a licensed broker associate in Colorado. A seller client tells Maria he does not want to sell his home to anyone who is divorced. Maria knows this instruction is unlawful and refuses to comply. Which Colorado-specific protected class is the seller attempting to violate?

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C) Marital status under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act

Marital status is a protected class under CADA (C.R.S. § 24-34-502). Refusing to sell to a divorced person constitutes discrimination based on marital status. This is a Colorado-specific protection not found in the federal Fair Housing Act.

Answer Options
A
Familial status under the federal Fair Housing Act
B
Creed under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act
C
Marital status under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act
D
Sexual orientation under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act

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