Fair Housing
In Minnesota, 'disparate impact' under fair housing law means a policy may be discriminatory if:
AIt was created with discriminatory intent
BIt has a disproportionately negative effect on a protected class, even without discriminatory intent✓ Correct
CIt applies differently to buyers and renters
DIt was adopted after a fair housing complaint
Explanation
Disparate impact theory allows fair housing claims even when a policy appears neutral on its face but has a disproportionately negative impact on a protected class. For example, a blanket ban on renting to anyone with a criminal record may have a disparate impact on protected racial groups and could constitute discrimination.
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