Fair Housing
A NJ landlord who charges a higher security deposit only to families with children is most likely violating:
AThe NJ Security Deposit Law only
BThe federal Fair Housing Act's prohibition on familial status discrimination✓ Correct
CThe NJ Condominium Act
DNo law, as landlords can set their own deposit policies
Explanation
Charging higher security deposits or applying different terms based on familial status (presence of children) is prohibited housing discrimination under both the federal Fair Housing Act and the NJ LAD.
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