Fair Housing
Fair Housing Laws promote equal access to home ownership and rental housing
opportunities.
It is illegal to discriminate against any person because of race or color,
national origin, religion, sex, familial status, or disability
In the Sale or rental of housing or residential lots
In advertising the sale or rental of housing
In the financing of housing
On the provision of real estate brokerage services
In the appraisal of housing
Blockbusting (Segregating or Steering)
Housing Discrimination is Illegal. Both state and federal laws prohibit
discrimination in housing based on: Protected Classes are State and Federal
Laws
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.
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.
This local law applies to housing professionals and individuals within the Boulder city limits, including:
Real Estate Firms; Leasing Agents;
Lenders and Bankers;
Appraisers;
Landlords.
If you believe your rights have been violated, call the Colorado Fair Housing Hotline at 1-(866) 231-6946 or follow these links for more information:
HUD's Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
City of Boulder Office of Human Rights
National Fair Housing Advocate Online
