Fair Housing
What is a disparate treatment claim and what must be proven?
AA claim based on unequal statistical outcomes
BA claim of intentional discrimination requiring proof that the defendant treated the plaintiff differently because of a protected characteristic✓ Correct
CA claim based on neutral policies with discriminatory effects
DA claim requiring no proof of intent
Explanation
A disparate treatment claim alleges intentional discrimination. The plaintiff must show: they are in a protected class, they were denied housing or treated differently, similarly situated persons outside the protected class were treated differently, and the defendant had no legitimate non-discriminatory reason.
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