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A real estate salesperson in Bergen County consistently steers Black homebuyers toward listings only in predominantly minority neighborhoods, even when those buyers express interest in properties in other areas. Under New Jersey law, which of the following statements is most accurate regarding potential enforcement actions?

Correct Answer

B) The NJ Division on Civil Rights can pursue a LAD complaint and the NJREC can separately pursue license discipline

Racial steering violates both the federal Fair Housing Act and New Jersey's Law Against Discrimination (N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq.). In NJ, enforcement is dual: the Division on Civil Rights can investigate and pursue a LAD complaint, and the NJREC can independently pursue license discipline under N.J.S.A. 45:15-17 for conduct that violates fair housing laws. These are separate enforcement tracks that can operate simultaneously.

Answer Options
A
Only the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development can take action because steering is a federal violation
B
The NJ Division on Civil Rights can pursue a LAD complaint and the NJREC can separately pursue license discipline
C
The NJREC can take disciplinary action but cannot coordinate with the DCR on the same conduct
D
The salesperson is only liable if the buyers formally complained in writing to the NJREC

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