Fair Housing
A NJ licensee who advises a buyer 'this neighborhood has a lot of section 8 housing, you might want to look elsewhere' based on the income level of the residents is engaging in:
AHelpful local market knowledge
BPotentially illegal steering based on the protected class of source of lawful income✓ Correct
CAppropriate market guidance
DA required disclosure under NJ law
Explanation
Using the presence of housing voucher tenants (source of lawful income) to steer buyers away from a neighborhood raises serious fair housing concerns. NJ LAD's source of lawful income protection extends beyond just landlord-tenant relationships.
Related New Jersey Fair Housing Questions
- Under the NJ LAD, an older adult housing community that restricts residency to persons 55+ is legally permissible if it qualifies as:
- A reasonable accommodation under the Fair Housing Act is a change in:
- A NJ landlord who refuses to allow a tenant with PTSD to have an emotional support animal despite the tenant providing a healthcare provider letter is potentially:
- Under the federal Fair Housing Act, which of the following is NOT one of the seven protected classes?
- Under the federal Fair Housing Act, which advertising practice is PROHIBITED?
- A property manager in NJ who asks prospective tenants about their national origin on an application form is:
- The Mount Laurel Doctrine in New Jersey requires municipalities to:
- A landlord who refuses to make a reasonable accommodation for a tenant with a disability is in violation of:
Practice More New Jersey Real Estate Questions
1,500+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.
Take the Free New Jersey Quiz →