Fair Housing
Under fair housing law, what is 'disparate impact' theory?
AIntentional discrimination against a specific protected class
BWhen a facially neutral policy has a disproportionate adverse effect on a protected class✓ Correct
CAdvertising that excludes certain groups
DRefusing to make reasonable accommodations
Explanation
Disparate impact occurs when a policy or practice, neutral on its face, disproportionately harms members of a protected class, even without discriminatory intent. It is actionable under the Fair Housing Act.
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