Fair Housing
A NC landlord who consistently approves less-qualified white applicants over more-qualified minority applicants is engaging in:
AA permissible exercise of landlord discretion
BIntentional racial discrimination — disparate treatment in housing✓ Correct
CA neutral business policy
DOnly a violation of ECOA
Explanation
Consistently approving less-qualified white applicants over more-qualified minority applicants demonstrates intent to discriminate based on race — a direct violation of the Fair Housing Act.
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