Fair Housing
Disparate impact in fair housing occurs when:
AA landlord intentionally discriminates against a tenant
BA facially neutral policy has a disproportionately negative effect on members of a protected class✓ Correct
CA real estate agent refuses to show a home to a buyer
DA lender charges higher interest rates to minorities
Explanation
Disparate impact (unintentional discrimination) occurs when a facially neutral policy or practice produces a disproportionately adverse effect on a protected class, even without discriminatory intent.
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