Fair Housing
Which of the following is an example of 'disparate impact' discrimination in Mississippi housing?
AA landlord who explicitly refuses to rent to members of a protected class
BA neutral policy that disproportionately affects a protected class and cannot be justified by legitimate business necessity✓ Correct
CA seller who only considers cash offers
DA property manager who charges higher rent to a single tenant
Explanation
Disparate impact discrimination occurs when a facially neutral policy disproportionately harms a protected class, even without discriminatory intent. HUD rules and court decisions recognize disparate impact claims under the Fair Housing Act.
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