Fair Housing
In South Dakota, which of the following best describes 'disparate treatment' in fair housing law?
AA policy that has an unintentional negative effect on a protected class
BIntentional, different treatment of persons based on their membership in a protected class✓ Correct
CTreating all applicants with the same neutral criteria
DProviding additional services to protected class members
Explanation
Disparate treatment is the intentional application of different standards or treatment to individuals based on their membership in a protected class. For example, requiring higher deposits from minority applicants or lying to minority buyers about availability.
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