N.J. Stat. Ann. § 46:8-1 et seq. § 46:8-60
Drug, alcohol test, drug abuse treatment information; requirement by housing provider, prohibited
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9. A housing provider shall not require an applicant to submit to a drug or alcohol test, or request the applicant's consent to obtain information from a drug abuse treatment facility. L.2021, c.110, s.9.
Under N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq. § 46:8-60, New Jersey law prohibits housing providers from requiring rental applicants to undergo drug or alcohol testing as part of the application process. The provision also bars housing providers from asking applicants to authorize the release of information from drug abuse treatment facilities. This rule applies regardless of the type of housing or the nature of the tenancy being sought.
Plain English — not legal advice.
N.J.S.A. 46:8-1 et seq. § 46:8-60 places a clear restriction on what housing providers may ask of applicants during the screening process. Compliant operators remove any drug or alcohol testing requirements from their application procedures and do not include consent forms seeking records from drug abuse treatment facilities. Reviewing application materials and screening policies against this provision helps ensure that tenant selection practices align with New Jersey law.
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. § 46:8-60 gives rental applicants in New Jersey a specific protection against being required to take a drug or alcohol test or to authorize disclosure of drug treatment records as a condition of applying for housing. If a housing provider demands such testing or consent, an applicant may have grounds to raise that demand as a violation of this provision. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices in New Jersey can help applicants understand the options available when a housing provider's screening process appears to conflict with this law.
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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