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Sandra is a licensed broker in Colorado who receives two offers on her listing simultaneously. The seller reviews both offers and tells Sandra, 'I want to accept the offer from the married couple and reject the offer from the single woman because single people don't take care of homes.' Sandra relays this decision to both parties. Which of the following most accurately describes the situation?

Correct Answer

B) The seller's decision violates CADA, and Sandra may also face CREC discipline for facilitating the discrimination.

Marital status is a protected class under CADA (C.R.S. § 24-34-502). Rejecting a buyer because she is single constitutes discrimination based on marital status. Additionally, a Colorado licensee who facilitates or participates in discriminatory conduct can face disciplinary action from CREC under C.R.S. § 12-10-217. Sandra's act of relaying a discriminatory decision makes her a participant in the violation.

Answer Options
A
The seller's decision is lawful because sellers have the right to choose between buyers for any personal reason.
B
The seller's decision violates CADA, and Sandra may also face CREC discipline for facilitating the discrimination.
C
The seller's decision violates only the federal Fair Housing Act because marital status is a federal protected class.
D
Sandra has no liability because she was only following the seller's instructions as the listing broker.

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