Fair Housing
Which of the following is considered disparate impact discrimination?
AIntentionally refusing to rent to Hispanic applicants
BA neutral policy that disproportionately affects a protected class without justification✓ Correct
CSteering buyers to certain neighborhoods
DCharging higher security deposits to disabled tenants
Explanation
Disparate impact occurs when a neutral, facially non-discriminatory policy disproportionately disadvantages members of a protected class and is not justified by a legitimate, non-discriminatory purpose.
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