Fair Housing
A North Dakota real estate agent who uses different closing timeframes for offers from buyers of different ethnicities is committing:
AStandard business practice
BDisparate treatment discrimination based on race or national origin✓ Correct
CA contract breach only
DA zoning violation
Explanation
Applying different contract terms or timelines to buyers based on ethnicity constitutes disparate treatment—intentional discrimination based on race or national origin in violation of the Fair Housing Act.
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