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A property manager in Passaic County has a policy of requiring all prospective tenants to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residence before being shown any available units. A prospective tenant who holds a valid work visa (H-1B) is denied a showing under this policy. Under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, this policy is most likely:

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D) Unlawful, because the policy has a discriminatory effect based on national origin under the NJ LAD

While immigration status is not a separately enumerated protected class under the NJ LAD, a blanket policy of requiring citizenship or lawful permanent residence documentation — and denying showings to those who do not qualify — is likely to have a disparate impact on persons of certain national origins, which IS a protected class under both the NJ LAD and the federal Fair Housing Act. The NJ Division on Civil Rights has taken the position that such policies can constitute unlawful discrimination based on national origin. The policy's effect, not just intent, is relevant under the LAD.

Answer Options
A
Lawful, because immigration status verification is required by federal law for all housing transactions
B
Lawful, because landlords may require documentation of legal presence in the United States
C
Unlawful, because H-1B visa holders are a specifically enumerated protected class under the NJ LAD
D
Unlawful, because the policy has a discriminatory effect based on national origin under the NJ LAD

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