Fair Housing
Under the NJ LAD, 'source of lawful income' as a protected class in housing means:
AOnly W-2 employment income is protected
BLandlords cannot refuse to rent to tenants solely because their income comes from housing subsidies like Section 8 vouchers✓ Correct
CLandlords must accept any income source regardless of stability
DOnly applies to NJ state housing programs
Explanation
The NJ LAD includes 'source of lawful income' as a protected class, which means landlords cannot refuse to rent to tenants simply because they use Section 8/Housing Choice Vouchers or other lawful income sources. This protection is broader than federal law.
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