N.J. Stat. Ann. § 46:8-1 et seq. § 46:8-62
Complaint data maintenance
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11. The division shall maintain data on the number of complaints filed pursuant to this act, demographic information on the complainants, the identity of the housing providers, the number of investigations conducted, and the disposition of every complaint and investigation. The division shall annually publish and post on the division's Internet website, information on substantiated complaints that have resulted in the issuance of a monetary penalty pursuant to section 12 of this act. The division shall not publish on the division's Internet website information regarding any complaint against a housing provider for which the housing provider is in good faith compliance with the requirements made by the director pursuant to subsection a. of section 12 of this act. L.2021, c.110, s.11.
Under N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq. § 46:8-62, the Division of Civil Rights is required to collect and maintain detailed records on housing complaints, including demographic data about complainants, the identities of housing providers involved, and the outcomes of all investigations. Each year, the Division must publish on its website information about complaints that led to monetary penalties. However, housing providers who are actively complying in good faith with the Director's remediation requirements are shielded from having their complaint information posted publicly.
Plain English — not legal advice.
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq. § 46:8-62 establishes that the Division tracks complaint data and publishes annual information about housing providers against whom monetary penalties have been substantiated. Operators who respond promptly and demonstrate good-faith compliance with any remediation requirements issued by the Director can avoid having their complaint information published on the Division's public website. Compliant property managers generally document their corrective actions carefully so that their good-faith status is clear to the Division.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq. § 46:8-62 means that the Division maintains a public record of substantiated complaints and annual penalty data, which tenants and advocates can consult to research a housing provider's history. If a complaint you filed results in a substantiated finding and a monetary penalty, that information may appear in the Division's annual online publication. Tenants who want to understand their rights under this provision or learn how to file a complaint may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the Division's publicly posted complaint data.
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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