N.J. Stat. Ann. § 10:5-1 et seq. § 10:5-28
Partial invalidity
Operative Text
If any clause, sentence, paragraph, or part of this act or any amendment or supplement thereto or the application thereof to any person or circumstances, shall, for any reason, be adjudged by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder of this act. L.1945, c. 169, p. 598, s. 27. Amended by L.1977, c. 96, s. 4, eff. May 19, 1977.
Section 10:5-28 of N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq. is a severability clause, meaning that if any individual part of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination is found invalid by a court, that ruling does not bring down the rest of the statute. The remaining provisions continue in full force and effect regardless of the invalidated portion. This is a standard structural safeguard built into the law rather than a rule that creates new rights or obligations on its own.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq. should understand that § 10:5-28 preserves the law's other requirements even if a specific clause is ever struck down by a court. In practice, a compliant operator continues to follow all remaining provisions of the Law Against Discrimination without assuming that a ruling on one section affects their broader obligations. Staying current with any court decisions interpreting the statute helps operators understand which specific provisions, if any, have been affected.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq. § 10:5-28, tenants can take note that the protections offered by the Law Against Discrimination are designed to remain intact even if a court invalidates one particular part of the statute. This means that a legal challenge to one provision generally does not eliminate other rights or remedies available under the law. Tenants who believe their rights under this statute have been violated may consider contacting a tenant-rights organization or the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights to explore available options.
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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