N.J. Stat. Ann. § 10:5-1 et seq. § 10:5-8.1
Preparation of statement by Attorney General
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6. a. The Attorney General shall prepare a statement notifying landlords that the "Law Against Discrimination," P.L.1945, c.169 (C.10:5-1et seq.), as amended by P.L.2002, c.82, prohibits discrimination against tenants based on the source of income being used for rental or mortgage payments. In addition, the notification shall include instructions for those wishing to report such discrimination to the Division on Civil Rights. b. Each agency or entity authorized to issue federal rental assistance vouchers to eligible tenants shall include a copy of the notification required pursuant to subsection a. of this section when issuing such a voucher. L.2002,c.82,s.6.
Under N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq. § 10:5-8.1, New Jersey's Attorney General is required to prepare a formal notice informing landlords that the Law Against Discrimination prohibits refusing or discouraging tenants based on the source of income they use for rent or mortgage payments, such as housing vouchers. The notice must also explain how individuals can report violations to the Division on Civil Rights. Additionally, any agency authorized to issue federal rental assistance vouchers must include a copy of this notice when distributing those vouchers to eligible tenants.
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Landlords in New Jersey should be aware that N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq. § 10:5-8.1 establishes a formal mechanism through which the Attorney General notifies property owners of their obligations under the Law Against Discrimination with respect to source-of-income protections. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the Attorney General's notice and understand that accepting or rejecting applicants based on their use of rental assistance vouchers is addressed directly by this framework. Staying current with notices distributed through voucher-issuing agencies is one way operators keep informed of these requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq. § 10:5-8.1 establishes that tenants who receive federal rental assistance vouchers should receive, along with their voucher, a copy of the Attorney General's notice explaining that source-of-income discrimination is prohibited under New Jersey's Law Against Discrimination. If a tenant believes a landlord has refused to rent or otherwise discriminated against them because of their voucher or other income source, the notice itself provides instructions for reporting such conduct to the Division on Civil Rights. Tenant-rights organizations in New Jersey can also help individuals understand the options available under this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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