Fair HousingIntermediateColorado Exam

A Colorado property manager requires all prospective tenants to provide references from a pastor or church. This requirement most likely violates:

ARESPA
BThe Fair Housing Act's prohibition on religious discriminationCorrect
CColorado's consumer protection laws
DNo law — requiring references is always legal, as a general rule

Why The Fair Housing Act's prohibition on religious discrimination Is Correct

Answer B: The Fair Housing Act's prohibition on religious discrimination

Requiring references specifically from religious institutions creates a discriminatory preference based on religion, which is prohibited by the Fair Housing Act. Landlords may require references but cannot use religious-institution references as a condition.

Exam Tip: Fair Housing

Fair Housing questions test both federal (Fair Housing Act of 1968) and state-level protected classes. The federal protected classes are race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability. Many states add additional protections.

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