N.J. Stat. Ann. § 46:8-1 et seq. § 46:8-52
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1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Fair Chance in Housing Act." L.2021, c.110, s.1.
Section 46:8-52 of N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq. establishes the official short title of a New Jersey law enacted in 2021: the 'Fair Chance in Housing Act.' This provision is purely a naming clause and does not itself impose requirements, prohibitions, or rights on any party. Its practical function is to provide a standardized reference name that courts, agencies, and the public can use when citing or discussing the law.
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Property owners and managers operating in New Jersey should be aware that the law governing certain tenant-screening practices is formally titled the 'Fair Chance in Housing Act,' as established under N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq. § 46:8-52. When reviewing compliance materials, lease agreements, or agency guidance related to this statute, operators will generally encounter references to it by this short title. Familiarity with the Act's official name helps ensure that relevant regulatory updates and enforcement notices are correctly identified and tracked.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
The provision found at N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq. § 46:8-52 gives the law its official name — the 'Fair Chance in Housing Act' — which is the title tenants and advocates will see referenced in complaints, agency materials, and court documents related to housing screening protections. Knowing the Act's formal name can help tenants locate the correct statute when researching their rights or communicating with a housing agency. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices familiar with the Fair Chance in Housing Act can be a useful starting point for understanding how the broader law's protections may apply.
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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