Fair Housing
A Colorado housing provider asks an applicant 'Are you planning to have children?' during a rental screening. This question:
AIs acceptable for planning purposes
BPotentially violates the Fair Housing Act by indicating a discriminatory preference related to familial status✓ Correct
CIs required under Colorado fair housing law
DOnly violates the law if the applicant is currently pregnant
Explanation
Asking about a person's plans to have children suggests discriminatory intent related to familial status — a protected class. Housing providers should not ask questions that reveal or elicit information about protected class characteristics.
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