Fair Housing

Under the NJ LAD, 'atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait' is a protected class in housing to protect people with:

AType 2 diabetes

BSickle cell trait, hemoglobin C trait, Tay-Sachs, or similar genetic traits✓ Correct

CAllergies

DLearning disabilities

Explanation

NJ's LAD explicitly protects 'atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait' as a protected class to prevent discrimination against individuals with genetic traits such as sickle cell trait, hemoglobin C trait, thalassemia, or Tay-Sachs trait.

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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.

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.

Redlining

An illegal practice where lenders or insurers deny services or charge higher rates in certain neighborhoods based on the racial or ethnic composition of those areas.