Fair Housing
Disparate impact theory in fair housing means:
AIntentional discrimination must be proven
BA neutral policy that disproportionately affects a protected class can be discriminatory even without discriminatory intent✓ Correct
COnly individuals, not corporations, can be held liable
DOnly federal courts hear fair housing cases
Explanation
Under disparate impact theory, a facially neutral policy or practice that has a disproportionate adverse effect on a protected class can violate fair housing laws even if there was no discriminatory intent.
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