Fair Housing
When testing for fair housing violations, testers (persons posing as renters or buyers) are:
AConsidered to be engaging in entrapment
BA legitimate investigative tool used by HUD and advocacy organizations✓ Correct
COnly permitted with prior court authorization
DProhibited under NJ law
Explanation
Fair housing testing is a recognized and legal investigative method where testers of different protected classes inquire about the same housing to detect discriminatory treatment.
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