Chapter 29 Flashcards
discriminatory prohibitions
Rules or regulations that
prohibit discrimination based
on certain protected
characteristics.
Mount Laurel I
and II
Landmark New Jersey court
cases that established the
obligation for municipalities to
provide affordable housing
opportunities.
rent control
Government regulations
limiting the amount landlords
can increase rent on residential
properties.
protected
classes
Groups of individuals who are
protected from discrimination
under fair housing laws.
Division of
Civil Rights
A governmental agency
responsible for enforcing civil
rights laws and investigating
discrimination complaints
Fair Housing
Act of 1985
Federal legislation that
prohibits discrimination in
housing based on race, color,
religion, sex, familial status,
national origin, or disability.
testing
A method used to determine if
housing providers are engaging
in discriminatory practices by
sending individuals with similar
qualifications but different
protected characteristics to
inquire about housing.
New Jersey
Anti-Eviction
Act
Legislation in New Jersey that
outlines the legal procedures
and protections for tenants
facing eviction.
What is the first step an offsite landlord must take to evict a tenant?
Serve the tenant with a notice to quit
Failing to comply with rent control ordinances is punishable under
the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act
Which of the following housing types is exempt from the New Jersey state law that regulates rent control?
Newly constructed rental units
HUD housing
Low income rentals
None; New Jersey does not have a state law that regulates rent control
None; New Jersey does not have a state law that regulates rent control
The following category is exempt from some prohibitions of the NJ Law against Discrimination
Mobile or manufactured rental homes
Condominiums
Duplexes
Religious organization rentals
Religious organization rentals
In 1954, the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination was expanded to cover
public accommodations
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
Prospective tenants can be rejected for poor credit ratings
Two members of the same sex can live in a one-bedroom apartment if two members of the opposite sex could live there
A lease may become null and void due to the birth of a child
Service dogs must be allowed even where pets are not allowed
A lease may become null and void due to the birth of a child
When a lease expires and the tenant moves out of the dwelling, when must the landlord return the security deposit?
Within 30 days
