Fair Housing
Which of the following is an example of disparate impact in Kansas fair housing?
AExplicitly refusing to rent to a minority applicant
BA neutral policy that has a statistically disproportionate adverse effect on a protected class✓ Correct
CAdvertising a property only to certain religious groups
DRequiring higher deposits from families with children
Explanation
Disparate impact occurs when a neutral policy — even without discriminatory intent — disproportionately affects members of a protected class and lacks a sufficient business justification.
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