Fair Housing
Disparate impact in Fair Housing refers to:
ADirect, intentional discrimination against a protected class
BA neutral policy that has a disproportionately negative effect on a protected class, even if not intended✓ Correct
CA seller who treats all buyers equally
DThe income disparity between protected groups
Explanation
Disparate impact occurs when a facially neutral policy has a disproportionately negative effect on a protected class without adequate justification. For example, a blanket policy against renting to people with certain criminal records may have a disparate impact based on race.
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