John McKenzie is a real estate broker who refused to show a home to Alberto Chavez and his wife, Miriam, who are from Guatemala. McKenzie says that he refused because the Chavezes were not prequalified for a loan and he does not show properties unless the potential buyer can show prequalification approval for the amount in the range of the home's listing price. McKenzie:

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CMcKenzie's policy of requiring prequalification for a loan before showing properties is a neutral policy that applies to all potential buyers, regardless of their national origin or any other protected characteristic. Therefore, he has not directly violated the Fair Housing Act. However, if this policy disproportionately affects people from a certain group (in this case, potentially minorities), McKenzie may need to prove that his policy does not have a disparate impact on those groups, which is a concept recognized under the Fair Housing Act.

John McKenzie Is a Real Estate Broker Who Refused to Show