Fair Housing

The NJ LAD's prohibition on housing discrimination based on 'gender identity or expression' means landlords may NOT discriminate against:

ATenants who have pets

BTransgender or gender non-conforming individuals✓ Correct

CTenants based on their occupation

DTenants with high incomes

Explanation

The NJ Law Against Discrimination prohibits discrimination based on gender identity or expression, providing explicit protections for transgender and gender non-conforming individuals—protections that go beyond the federal FHA.

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Key Terms to Know

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.

Proration

The division of ongoing property expenses (taxes, HOA dues, rents) between buyer and seller at closing based on their respective days of ownership.

Steering

An 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.

Blockbusting

An illegal practice of inducing homeowners to sell by claiming that the entry of minority groups will lower property values.