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A developer in Princeton is building a 62-and-older community and wants to restrict all units to residents who are at least 62 years of age. No resident under 62 will be permitted. The developer asks a licensed salesperson whether this age restriction is lawful under New Jersey law. The salesperson should advise that the restriction is:

Correct Answer

D) Lawful under the Housing for Older Persons Act exemption, which also covers communities where all residents are 62 or older

The Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA) provides two types of qualifying senior housing exemptions from familial status protections. The first type requires that 80% of occupied units have at least one resident age 55 or older. The second type covers housing intended for and solely occupied by persons 62 years of age or older. A 62-and-older community where all residents must be at least 62 qualifies under the second HOPA category and is exempt from familial status requirements under both the federal FHA and the NJ LAD.

Answer Options
A
Unlawful because the NJ LAD prohibits all age-based restrictions in housing without exception
B
Lawful only if the community registers with the NJ Division on Civil Rights before marketing any units
C
Lawful only if at least 20% of the units are set aside for residents under the age of 62
D
Lawful under the Housing for Older Persons Act exemption, which also covers communities where all residents are 62 or older

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