Fair Housing
Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following is an example of disparate treatment?
AA credit policy that disqualifies a higher percentage of minority applicants
BTelling a Black buyer that no homes are available while showing homes to white buyers✓ Correct
CUsing the same application process for all renters
DOffering the same interest rate to all borrowers
Explanation
Disparate treatment is intentional discrimination — treating people differently because of their protected class status, such as telling minority buyers no homes are available.
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