Cal. Civ. Code § 5:11-4.6
Equal opportunity
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In carrying out relocation activities, the displacing agency shall take affirmative actions to provide displaced families and individuals maximum opportunities of selecting replacement housing within the community's total housing supply; lessen racial, ethnic, and economic concentrations; and facilitate desegregation and racially inclusive patterns of occupancy and use of public and private facilities.
Under N.J.A.C. § 5:11-4.6, when a government agency displaces residents through a relocation program, it is required to take active, affirmative steps—not merely passive ones—to expand displaced persons' access to the full range of available housing in the community. The rule also directs agencies to work against patterns of racial, ethnic, and economic segregation, and to promote integrated occupancy across both public and private housing. This provision applies to the displacing agency's conduct throughout the relocation process.
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Property owners and managers who participate in or are subject to relocation activities governed by N.J.A.C. § 5:11-4.6 should be aware that the displacing agency is obligated to affirmatively promote fair and inclusive housing choices for displaced residents. Compliant operators generally cooperate with agency outreach efforts designed to broaden housing options and avoid reinforcing segregated housing patterns. Understanding this provision can help property managers anticipate the agency's obligations and align their own practices with the equal opportunity goals the rule establishes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.J.A.C. § 5:11-4.6 establishes that displaced individuals and families have a right to be offered meaningful access to the broadest possible range of replacement housing, not just options within already-segregated areas. If a displacing agency appears to be steering displaced residents toward racially or economically concentrated neighborhoods, this provision may be relevant to raising a concern or formal complaint. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices familiar with New Jersey relocation law can help displaced residents understand what affirmative steps the agency is required to take on their behalf.
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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