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A homeowners association in a Colorado planned community adopts a rule prohibiting residents from displaying any religious symbols on their front doors. A resident files a complaint claiming the rule violates Colorado's fair housing protections. Under CADA, which protected class is most directly implicated by this rule?

Correct Answer

B) Creed, because CADA protects individuals from discrimination based on religious beliefs and practices

Under CADA (C.R.S. § 24-34-502), 'creed' is a protected class that encompasses religious beliefs, observances, and practices. An HOA rule that targets religious symbols on doors directly discriminates based on creed. Colorado's inclusion of creed as a protected class goes beyond the federal Fair Housing Act's 'religion' protected class and applies to HOA rules in common interest communities.

Answer Options
A
Race, because religious groups are often associated with specific racial communities
B
Creed, because CADA protects individuals from discrimination based on religious beliefs and practices
C
Ancestry, because religious practices are often tied to a person's ethnic background
D
Familial status, because religious displays often relate to family traditions and customs

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