Fair HousingIntermediateColorado Exam

A Colorado property manager who advertises 'quiet adult community' in their rental listing is:

AA. Making a legal description of the property's character
BB. Potentially violating the FHA by indicating a preference against families with children (familial status discrimination)Correct
CC. Allowed, since the term 'adult' is common in marketing, a position that many in the industry would generally find reasonable
DD. Making a protected first amendment statement

Why B. Potentially violating the FHA by indicating a preference against families with children (familial status discrimination) Is Correct

Answer B: B. Potentially violating the FHA by indicating a preference against families with children (familial status discrimination)

Phrases like 'adult community,' 'adults only,' or 'perfect for couples' can signal a preference against families with children, which is familial status discrimination under the FHA. Unless the property qualifies as a legitimate senior housing exemption under HOPA, advertising that suggests a preference against families is a fair housing violation.

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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