Fair Housing
Disparate impact under fair housing law refers to:
AOpenly discriminatory policies targeting a specific group
BNeutral policies that disproportionately harm members of a protected class✓ Correct
CIndividual acts of discrimination by a single agent
DDiscrimination that occurs only in advertising
Explanation
Disparate impact occurs when a facially neutral policy (e.g., minimum income requirements, criminal background checks) has a disproportionately negative effect on members of a protected class, even without discriminatory intent.
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