The policy described as "free of favoritism or bias" is commonly referred to as?

• A. Impartial
• B. Fair
• C. Just
• D. Objective

Answer: (B)

Fairness. This phrase points to treating all parties equally and applying rules and standards consistently, without giving any group or individual preferential treatment. In valuation and housing practices, that means using the same criteria for every appraisal or housing decision and checking for prejudice so outcomes are equitable. Impartiality is related, as is objectivity and being just, but the description free of favoritism or bias most directly signals fairness because it centers on equitable treatment for everyone involved.