Fair Housing
Under the NJ LAD, an older adult housing community that restricts residency to persons 55+ is legally permissible if it qualifies as:
AAny community that wants to be age-restricted
BA '55+ community' under the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA)—at least 80% of units occupied by one person 55+ and the community publishes age-restriction policies✓ Correct
CAny community registered with the NJREC
DA community approved by COAH
Explanation
Under HOPA (federal) and compatible NJ law, a 55+ community is exempt from familial status discrimination rules if: at least 80% of units have at least one occupant age 55+, policies are published and adhered to, and procedures verify residency.
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