Fair Housing
In NJ, an owner of a single-family home who uses a real estate broker to sell the home MUST comply with:
ANo fair housing laws
BThe federal Fair Housing Act and the NJ LAD fully, because they used a broker✓ Correct
COnly the NJ LAD
DOnly the federal FHA
Explanation
The 'Mrs. Murphy' exemption (private individual owner of a small building) does NOT apply when a real estate broker is used. Using a broker removes any individual owner exemption and requires full compliance with both the FHA and NJ LAD.
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