Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following is an example of 'disparate treatment' (intentional discrimination)?
AA credit score minimum that happens to screen out more minorities
BA landlord who tells white applicants a unit is available but tells Black applicants it has been rented✓ Correct
CA 'no pets' policy that a disabled person must request an exception to
DA lease with language that all tenants must follow local law
Explanation
Disparate treatment is intentional discrimination — treating people differently based on their protected class. Telling white applicants an apartment is available while telling Black applicants it is rented is a classic example of racial discrimination and disparate treatment.
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