Fair Housing
The 'effects test' in fair housing law refers to:
ATesting the effects of lead paint exposure
BDisparate impact — a policy that is neutral on its face but has a discriminatory effect on a protected class✓ Correct
CThe effect of noise on property values
DTesting the effectiveness of fair housing training programs
Explanation
The disparate impact (effects test) theory holds that a housing policy or practice can be illegal under the FHA even if it is not intentionally discriminatory if it has a significant adverse effect on members of a protected class without a legitimate justification.
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