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A property management company in Camden has a policy of refusing rental applications from anyone whose income includes child support payments. A single mother applies and is denied solely because part of her income is child support. Under the NJ Law Against Discrimination, which protected class is most likely violated?

Correct Answer

B) Source of lawful income, because child support is a lawful source of income

Under the NJ Law Against Discrimination (N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq.), 'source of lawful income' is a protected class. Child support payments are a lawful source of income, and a policy that excludes applicants whose income includes child support directly discriminates based on source of lawful income. This NJ-specific protected class was designed to prevent landlords from rejecting tenants based on how they lawfully earn or receive income.

Answer Options
A
Familial status, because she has children
B
Source of lawful income, because child support is a lawful source of income
C
Marital status, because she is a single parent
D
Sex, because single mothers are predominantly women

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