Fair Housing
What is 'disparate impact' in fair housing law?
AIntentional discrimination against a protected class
BA facially neutral policy that disproportionately and unjustifiably affects a protected class✓ Correct
CDifferent advertising in different neighborhoods
DRefusing to show properties in certain areas
Explanation
Disparate impact occurs when a facially neutral policy or practice — even without discriminatory intent — has a disproportionate adverse effect on a protected class and is not justified by business necessity.
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