New Jersey License Law

Under NJ law, which of the following is an example of 'blockbusting'?

AConcentrating listings in one neighborhood
BInducing homeowners to sell by representing that minority groups are moving into the area, thereby causing panic selling✓ Correct
CMarketing properties to specific income groups
DSetting commission rates higher in certain neighborhoods

Explanation

Blockbusting (panic peddling) is the illegal practice of inducing property owners to sell by suggesting that the entry of minority groups will cause property values to decline, racial composition to change, or crime to increase. It violates both the NJ LAD and the federal Fair Housing Act.

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