Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, 'disparate impact' means:
AA policy that explicitly mentions a protected class
BA neutral policy that has a disproportionately negative effect on a protected class✓ Correct
CA direct refusal to rent to a protected class member
DAn advertising campaign that excludes certain groups
Explanation
Disparate impact refers to a facially neutral policy or practice that, while not explicitly discriminatory, has a disproportionate negative effect on members of a protected class. Such policies can violate the Fair Housing Act even without discriminatory intent.
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