Colorado Civil Rights Division Announces Discrimination Based on Source of Income Now Prohibited by Law
Colorado Civil Rights Division Announces Discrimination Based on Source of Income Now Prohibited by Law
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The Colorado Civil Rights Commission reminds Coloradans that refusing to rent, lease, show for rent or lease, or transmit an offer to rent or lease housing based on a person’s source of income is prohibited by law under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act as of Friday, January 1.
Source of income is defined in the statute as “any lawful and verifiable source of money paid directly, indirectly or on behalf of a person.” Discriminating in the terms or conditions of a rental agreement against a person on the source of income or based upon the person’s participation in a third-party contract required as a condition of receiving public housing assistance