Fair Housing

What does 'disparate treatment' mean in fair housing law?

AA policy that unintentionally affects a protected class differently

BIntentional different treatment of a person because of their membership in a protected class✓ Correct

CProviding different types of properties in different neighborhoods

DCharging different rent amounts in different buildings

Explanation

Disparate treatment is intentional discrimination — treating someone differently because of a protected characteristic such as race, religion, or disability. It is direct, intentional unequal treatment.

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Fair Housing Act

Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.

Steering

An illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.

Gross Rent Multiplier (GRM)

A quick valuation metric for income properties calculated by dividing the property price by gross annual rental income.

Blockbusting

An illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.