Fair Housing
In NJ, the protected class of 'domestic partnership status' under the LAD means a landlord cannot discriminate against:
ATenants who have domestic pets
BRegistered domestic partners or persons in domestic partnerships as recognized under NJ law✓ Correct
CTenants who work from home
DUnmarried persons generally
Explanation
NJ's LAD protects domestic partnership status (and civil union status) as a protected class in housing, extending non-discrimination protections to registered domestic partners similar to those provided to married couples.
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