Fair Housing
Which of the following is an example of disparate impact discrimination in fair housing?
AA landlord who explicitly refuses to rent to minorities
BA facially neutral rental policy that has a disproportionately negative effect on a protected class✓ Correct
CA broker who shows different properties to buyers of different incomes
DA seller who prefers buyers from their own country
Explanation
Disparate impact occurs when a facially neutral policy or practice has a disproportionately adverse effect on members of a protected class, even if there was no discriminatory intent.
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