Fair HousingIntermediateArizona Exam

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 justificationCorrect
CSteering buyers to certain neighborhoods
DCharging higher security deposits to disabled tenants

Why A neutral policy that disproportionately affects a protected class without justification Is Correct

Answer B: A neutral policy that disproportionately affects a protected class without justification

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.

Exam Tip: Fair Housing

Fair Housing questions test both federal (Fair Housing Act of 1968) and state-level protected classes. The federal protected classes are race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, and disability. Many states add additional protections.

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