Fair Housing
Disparate impact under fair housing law occurs when:
AA policy intentionally targets a protected class
BA neutral policy or practice has a disproportionate adverse effect on a protected class✓ Correct
CAn agent verbally discriminates against a buyer
DAn advertisement uses discriminatory language
Explanation
Disparate impact occurs when a facially neutral policy (such as a minimum income requirement at three times the rent) disproportionately excludes members of a protected class, even without discriminatory intent.
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