Fair Housing
Under NJ and federal fair housing law, a landlord may refuse to rent to a prospective tenant based on:
AThe tenant's race
BThe tenant's inability to meet legitimate financial qualification standards applied uniformly✓ Correct
CThe tenant's national origin
DThe tenant's familial status
Explanation
Landlords may apply legitimate, non-discriminatory criteria such as credit history, income requirements, and rental history uniformly to all applicants. These business standards are lawful as long as they are applied consistently and not used as a pretext for discrimination.
Related New Jersey Fair Housing Questions
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- A real estate agent who shows only certain neighborhoods to buyers based on their ethnicity is committing:
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