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A landlord in Paterson has a written policy that requires all prospective tenants to provide proof that their income comes exclusively from employment wages. He rejects an applicant whose income consists entirely of Social Security disability benefits. Under the NJ Law Against Discrimination, which combination of protected classes is MOST likely implicated by this policy?

Correct Answer

A) Source of lawful income and disability

The landlord's policy implicates two NJ LAD protected classes. First, Social Security disability benefits are a lawful source of income, and rejecting an applicant because their income is not from employment wages violates the 'source of lawful income' protected class under the NJ LAD (N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq.). Second, Social Security disability benefits are received by individuals with disabilities, and the policy disproportionately and directly affects individuals with disabilities, implicating the 'disability' protected class under both the NJ LAD and the federal Fair Housing Act.

Answer Options
A
Source of lawful income and disability
B
Marital status and familial status
C
Ancestry and national origin
D
Civil union status and sexual orientation

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