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Lisa is a Connecticut buyer's agent working with a same-sex couple looking to purchase a home in Hartford. The sellers' agent informs Lisa that the sellers are uncomfortable selling to the couple and asks if the buyers can be described differently in the offer. Lisa refuses and submits the offer as normal. Which Connecticut law most directly supports Lisa's refusal?

Correct Answer

A) The Connecticut Fair Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation

Connecticut's Fair Housing Act (CGS §§ 46a-64b through 46a-64c) explicitly protects sexual orientation as a state-protected class. Refusing to sell to a same-sex couple based on their sexual orientation is a direct violation of Connecticut fair housing law. Lisa's refusal to disguise the buyers' identity is legally correct — participating in such a scheme would make her complicit in a fair housing violation and subject to CREC discipline and CHRO enforcement.

Answer Options
A
The Connecticut Fair Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation
B
The Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act, which prohibits all forms of deception in commerce
C
The Connecticut Agency Disclosure Law, which requires agents to identify all clients in writing
D
The Connecticut Transfer Act, which requires full disclosure of all parties in a property transaction

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