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Disparate Impact (Intent versus Effect):

Disparate Impact (Intent versus Effect)

HUD Finalizes Fair Housing Rule on “Disparate Impact”
Rule establishes a three-step process for determining when a business practice demonstrates a discriminatory effect, regardless of whether the discrimination was intentional. (February 2013)

Petition Asks Supreme Court to Weigh In on Disparate Impact under Fair Housing Act
Case questions whether an action can be considered discriminatory if it unintentionally adversely affects a protected class. (June 2012)

City of St. Paul Withdraws Fair Housing Case on Disparate Impact
Case withdrawal puts spotlight on a related HUD proposal to establish discriminatory effects standards. (February 2012)

HUD Proposes Rules Establishing Standards for Disparate Impact Claims
Case withdrawal puts spotlight on a related HUD proposal to establish discriminatory effects standards. (February 2012)

NMHC/NAA On-Demand Webinar

NMHC On-Demand Webinar: Navigating HUD’s “Disparate Impact” Rule