Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, 'disparate impact' theory means a housing policy can be discriminatory even if:
AIt was created with discriminatory intent
BIt appears neutral on its face but has a disproportionate negative impact on a protected class without business justification✓ Correct
COnly one person is affected
DThe policy involves commercial properties
Explanation
Disparate impact theory holds that a facially neutral policy can violate fair housing law if it disproportionately impacts a protected class and lacks sufficient justification. This allows discrimination claims without proving discriminatory intent, addressing policies that perpetuate historical discrimination.
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