Fair Housing
Disparate impact under fair housing law refers to:
AA policy that explicitly discriminates against a protected class
BA facially neutral policy that has a disproportionately negative effect on a protected class✓ Correct
CA real estate agent making openly discriminatory statements
DUnequal application of rental terms based on religion
Explanation
Disparate impact occurs when a facially neutral policy or practice disproportionately disadvantages members of a protected class, even without discriminatory intent. The Supreme Court has held that disparate impact claims are cognizable under the Fair Housing Act.
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