Fair Housing
New Jersey's Law Against Discrimination (NJLAD) provides housing protections that are broader than the federal Fair Housing Act. Which of the following is a protected class under NJLAD but NOT the federal FHA?
ARace
BSource of lawful income (including housing assistance)✓ Correct
CDisability
DNational origin
Explanation
New Jersey's NJLAD prohibits housing discrimination based on source of lawful income, which means landlords cannot refuse to rent to tenants using Section 8 housing vouchers or other lawful income sources.
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Fair Housing Act
Federal law prohibiting discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status.
SteeringAn illegal practice where a real estate agent directs buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on the buyer's race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics.
Pre-ApprovalA lender's conditional commitment to loan a specific amount to a borrower, based on verified income, credit, and assets.
Gross Rent Multiplier (GRM)A quick valuation metric for income properties calculated by dividing the property price by gross annual rental income.
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