Cal. Civ. Code § 24-34-503
Refusal to show housing.
Operative Text
If the charge alleging an unfair housing practice relates to the refusal to show the housing involved, the commission, after proper investigations as set forth in section 24-34-306, may issue its order that the housing involved be shown to the person filing such charge, and, if the respondent refuses without good reason to comply therewith within three days, then the commission or any commissioner may file a petition pursuant to section 24-34-509. The district court shall hear such matters at the earliest possible time, and the court may waive the requirement of security for a petition filed under this section. If the district court finds that the denial to show is based upon an unfair housing practice, it shall order the respondent to immediately show said housing involved and also to make full disclosure concerning the sale, lease, or rental price and any other information being then given to the public.
Colorado Revised Statutes § 24-34-503 addresses situations where someone is denied the opportunity to view a housing unit due to an alleged unfair housing practice. When such a charge is filed, the Colorado Civil Rights Commission may order that the housing be shown to the complainant after conducting a proper investigation. If the party accused of the violation refuses to comply within three days without good reason, the matter can be escalated to district court, which is required to hear the case as quickly as possible. If the court determines the refusal was rooted in an unfair housing practice, it can order the housing to be shown immediately and require full disclosure of pricing and other information being offered to the public.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-34-503, property owners and managers who receive a Commission order to show a housing unit are expected to comply within three days unless a legitimate reason exists for non-compliance. Operators who maintain consistent, documented showing policies applied equally to all prospective buyers or renters are generally better positioned to demonstrate that any refusal was not based on an unfair housing practice. Failure to comply with a Commission order can trigger district court proceedings, which may result in a court mandate to show the property and disclose all pricing and public-facing information immediately.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 24-34-503 provides a mechanism for people who believe they were unlawfully denied the chance to view a housing unit to file a charge with the Colorado Civil Rights Commission. If the Commission finds the charge credible after investigation, it may order the housing to be shown, and if that order is ignored, the matter can proceed to district court on an expedited basis. Tenants and prospective buyers in this situation may consider reaching out to a tenant-rights organization or fair housing advocacy group to understand the complaint process and what documentation may be relevant to their charge.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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