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A Colorado landlord owns a triplex and lives in one of the three units. He refuses to rent the remaining two units to applicants based on their ancestry. The applicants file a complaint with the Colorado Civil Rights Division. Which of the following best describes the legal outcome under CADA?

Correct Answer

C) The landlord is liable because ancestry is a protected class under CADA and no exemption permits discrimination based on ancestry

Under CADA (C.R.S. § 24-34-502), ancestry is a protected class in Colorado. The owner-occupancy exemption under Colorado law is extremely narrow — it applies only to the rental of rooms in an owner-occupied dwelling and does not create a blanket exemption for all discrimination in owner-occupied multi-unit buildings. Discrimination based on ancestry is prohibited under CADA regardless of owner occupancy or building size, and the landlord is liable.

Answer Options
A
The landlord is exempt because he lives in the building and the owner-occupancy exemption covers all discrimination in owner-occupied properties
B
The landlord is exempt because the building has fewer than four units, which triggers the small-building exemption under CADA
C
The landlord is liable because ancestry is a protected class under CADA and no exemption permits discrimination based on ancestry
D
The landlord is exempt because the owner-occupancy exemption applies to buildings with three or fewer units in Colorado

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