Fair Housing
Which of the following is an example of disparate impact discrimination?
AA landlord explicitly refusing to rent to members of a specific religion
BA neutral policy that has a disproportionate adverse effect on a protected class without business justification✓ Correct
CA lender charging higher rates to a Hispanic applicant than a white applicant with the same profile
DAn agent steering a Black buyer away from a neighborhood
Explanation
Disparate impact refers to a facially neutral policy or practice that disproportionately harms a protected class, even without discriminatory intent. If not justified by business necessity, it may constitute illegal discrimination.
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