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Trenton — Ch. 20 Human Relations and Social Services § 20-22

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Verified 11/10/2026 · Next check 12/10/2026
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Trenton — Ch. 20 Human Relations and Social Services § 20-22
Any person convicted of violating any of the provisions of this article shall be punished by a fine as provided in section 1-12 . This section shall in no way abrogate or impair the right of the city to specifically enforce, by any legal means, any of the provisions of this Code.
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Plain English

Trenton's Ch. 20 § 20-22 establishes that anyone found guilty of violating the human relations and social services provisions in this article faces a fine set by the city's general penalty schedule in section 1-12. Beyond imposing fines, the provision makes clear that the city retains the full authority to pursue any other legal remedies available to enforce the article's requirements. The penalty provision does not limit or replace other enforcement tools the city may use.

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For Property Managers

Under Ch. 20 § 20-22, property owners and managers who are found to have violated the human relations and social services article in Trenton may face criminal conviction and a fine determined by the city's standard penalty schedule in section 1-12. Compliant operators generally maintain practices that align with all requirements of the article to avoid both monetary penalties and any additional legal action the city may pursue. Because the city expressly preserves its right to seek other legal remedies, exposure is not limited to fines alone.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Ch. 20 § 20-22 signals that Trenton takes violations of its human relations and social services article seriously enough to authorize both fines and broader legal enforcement action by the city. Tenants who believe a landlord has violated the article's provisions may consider filing a complaint with the appropriate city office, which can trigger the city's enforcement authority under this section. Tenant-rights organizations in Trenton can help residents understand what remedies may be available and how to document potential violations.

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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