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A landlord in Camden advertises an apartment as available but tells an applicant of Haitian ancestry that the unit has already been rented, when in fact it has not. A fair housing tester of a different ancestry is then told the unit is still available. Under the NJ Law Against Discrimination, which of the following best describes the landlord's potential liability?

Correct Answer

A) The landlord may be liable for discrimination based on ancestry, a protected class under the NJ LAD

The NJ Law Against Discrimination (N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq.) expressly includes ancestry as a protected class in housing. The scenario describes a classic testing situation where disparate treatment based on ancestry is demonstrated. Fair housing testing is a recognized and lawful method of gathering evidence under both federal and NJ law, and the tester's experience provides strong evidence of discriminatory conduct.

Answer Options
A
The landlord may be liable for discrimination based on ancestry, a protected class under the NJ LAD
B
The landlord may be liable only if the applicant can prove intentional discrimination with direct evidence
C
The landlord may be liable only under federal law because ancestry is not separately listed in the NJ LAD
D
The landlord faces no liability because no formal lease was signed and no money changed hands

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