Fair Housing
A 'disparate impact' Fair Housing violation occurs when:
AA landlord explicitly states a discriminatory preference in advertising
BA neutral policy has a statistically disproportionate negative effect on a protected class✓ Correct
CA seller refuses to consider offers from buyers of a certain religion
DAn agent steers clients based on national origin
Explanation
Disparate impact theory holds that even facially neutral policies (no stated discriminatory intent) can violate the Fair Housing Act if they have a disproportionate adverse effect on a protected class and lack sufficient justification.
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