Fair Housing
A Connecticut housing provider claims they rejected an applicant because of the applicant's 'bad credit.' However, the provider approved other applicants with similar credit who were not of the applicant's protected class. This evidence suggests:
AThe credit standard was applied fairly
BPretext—the stated reason may be a pretext for discriminatory intent✓ Correct
CThe protected class applicant should improve their credit
DNo violation if credit is a legitimate standard
Explanation
When a neutral reason (like credit) is applied inconsistently—rejecting protected class applicants while approving similarly situated non-protected applicants—the stated reason may be a pretext for discrimination.
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