Fair Housing
In Minnesota, what is the difference between intentional housing discrimination and disparate impact discrimination?
AThere is no difference; both are treated identically
BIntentional discrimination requires discriminatory intent; disparate impact does not require intent but focuses on disproportionate effects on protected classes✓ Correct
CDisparate impact only applies to employment, not housing
DIntentional discrimination only applies to sales, not rentals
Explanation
Intentional (disparate treatment) discrimination involves treating people differently because of a protected characteristic. Disparate impact discrimination involves a neutral policy that disproportionately harms a protected class without business justification. Both are prohibited under the Fair Housing Act and Minnesota Human Rights Act.
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