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A Colorado landlord owns a single-family home and rents it out. He does not live in the home and uses a licensed property manager. He refuses to rent to a prospective tenant because of the tenant's creed. The tenant is not a member of any religion, but holds a strong secular philosophical belief system. Under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), which statement is most accurate?

Correct Answer

B) The landlord is liable because creed under CADA encompasses sincerely held philosophical beliefs, not only religious beliefs, and no exemption applies

Under CADA (C.R.S. § 24-34-502), 'creed' is a protected class that has been interpreted broadly to include sincerely held philosophical beliefs, not just formal religious affiliations. A tenant with a strong secular philosophical belief system may be protected under the creed provision. Furthermore, because the landlord does not occupy the property and uses a licensed property manager, no owner-occupancy or private-sale exemption applies. The landlord is liable under CADA.

Answer Options
A
The landlord is exempt because the tenant's secular belief system is not protected under the definition of 'creed' in CADA
B
The landlord is liable because creed under CADA encompasses sincerely held philosophical beliefs, not only religious beliefs, and no exemption applies
C
The landlord is exempt because single-family home rentals managed by a licensed agent qualify for the private rental exemption under CADA
D
The landlord is liable only if the tenant can prove the landlord was aware of the specific content of the tenant's beliefs

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