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During a listing presentation in Fort Collins, a seller asks her broker, 'Can I legally refuse to sell to someone because they are bisexual?' The broker must provide the correct answer under Colorado law. Which response is accurate?

Correct Answer

C) No, because sexual orientation is a protected class under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act.

Sexual orientation is an expressly enumerated protected class under CADA (C.R.S. § 24-34-502). A seller in Colorado may not refuse to sell property to a person based on their sexual orientation. This is a Colorado-specific protection that goes beyond the seven federally protected classes in the Fair Housing Act.

Answer Options
A
Yes, because sexual orientation is not a protected class under the federal Fair Housing Act.
B
Yes, because sellers have the right to choose their buyer for any personal reason.
C
No, because sexual orientation is a protected class under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act.
D
No, but only if the buyer can prove the refusal was motivated by sexual orientation rather than another reason.

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