FAIR HOUSING LAW

Both state and federal laws prohibit discrimination in housing based on:

• Race
• Creed ( state only)
• Color
• Religion
• National Origin
• Ancestry ( state only)
• Sex
• marital Status ( state only)
• Disability
• Familial Status: families with children under the age of 18 or a pregnant woman
• Blockbusting (Segregating or Steering)air Housing Laws promote equal access to

In addition it is illegal for anyone to threaten, coerce, intimidate or interfere with  anyone exercising a fair housing right or assisting other who exercise that right.

Boulder Housing Partners complies with all state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination. The City of Boulder's Human Rights Ordinance protects against discrimination in Housing.
The following are examples of actions by housing providers which are prohibited when based on membership in a protected class:

Refusing to show, rent or sell;
Charging higher rates to buy or rent;
Asking for a larger or additional security deposit;
Advertising a preference for a certain type of person to buy or rent a living unit;
Denying access or use of the facility or service that is normally available with occupancy;
Refusing to allow reasonable accommodations for an aide, service animal, parking, or physical modification.

If you believe your rights have been violated, call the Colorado Fair Housing Hotline at (303) 672-5437 or 1-800-877-7353:

HUD's Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity

City of Boulder Office of Human Rights

National Fair Housing Advocate Online

Colorado Department of Human Services