N.J. Stat. Ann. § 10:5-1 et seq. § 10:5-4.1
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2. All of the provisions of the act to which this act is a supplement shall be construed to prohibit any unlawful discrimination against any person because such person is or has been at any time disabled or any unlawful employment practice against such person, unless the nature and extent of the disability reasonably precludes the performance of the particular employment. It shall be unlawful discrimination under the "Law Against Discrimination," P.L.1945, c.169 (C.10:5-1 et seq.) to discriminate against any buyer or renter because of the disability of a person residing in or intending to reside in a dwelling after it is sold, rented or made available or because of any person associated with the buyer or renter. L.1972,c.114,s.2; title amended 1978, c.137, s.1. amended 1978, c.137, s.2; 1992, c.146, s.3; 2003, c.180, s.5.
Under N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq. § 10:5-4.1, New Jersey's Law Against Discrimination is construed to prohibit unlawful discrimination against people on the basis of disability in both employment and housing contexts. In housing, this provision makes it unlawful to discriminate against a buyer or renter because of the disability of someone who resides in or intends to reside in the dwelling, or because of any person associated with that buyer or renter. The employment-related prohibition includes a narrow exception when the nature and extent of a disability reasonably prevents performance of the specific job in question.
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Property owners and managers operating under N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq. § 10:5-4.1 generally ensure that rental decisions are not influenced by the disability status of a prospective or current resident, or by the disability of anyone associated with an applicant or tenant. Compliant operators evaluate applicants based on criteria unrelated to disability and apply those criteria consistently across all applicants. Maintaining clear, documented, non-discriminatory screening standards helps demonstrate adherence to this provision of New Jersey's Law Against Discrimination.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq. § 10:5-4.1 provides that it is unlawful for a landlord to refuse to rent or otherwise discriminate against you because of a disability belonging to you, someone living or intending to live in the unit, or someone associated with you. If you believe a rental decision was made on one of these prohibited bases, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights, raising the violation as a defense in a housing proceeding, or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with the Law Against Discrimination. Keeping records of communications and application materials can be useful when pursuing any of these avenues.
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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