Fair Housing
Disparate impact under the Fair Housing Act means that a housing policy is discriminatory if:
AThe policy explicitly mentions a protected class
BThe policy has a disproportionately adverse effect on a protected class, even without discriminatory intent✓ Correct
CTwo or more protected classes are treated differently
DThe policy was enacted before the Fair Housing Act was passed
Explanation
Disparate impact (discriminatory effects) liability holds that a housing policy or practice that is neutral on its face but has a disproportionately adverse effect on a protected class may violate the Fair Housing Act even without proof of discriminatory intent.
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