Fair Housing
A Colorado broker who receives fair housing training learns about 'disparate impact.' This means:
AIntentional discrimination based on a protected class
BA facially neutral policy that has a disproportionately adverse effect on a protected class✓ Correct
CUsing different advertising in different neighborhoods
DSetting different prices for different buyers
Explanation
Disparate impact (or adverse impact) theory holds that a facially neutral policy or practice that has a disproportionate adverse effect on a protected class can violate the Fair Housing Act, even without intentional discriminatory intent.
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