Thirty landlords have broken New Jersey's law barring discrimination against tenants with criminal pasts.
New Jersey's Office of the Attorney General cited 30 landlords it says violated a new law protecting people with criminal pasts from housing discrimination. The landlords could avoid serious fines if they change their practices.New Jersey's Office of the Attorney General cited 30 landlords it says violated a new law protecting people with criminal pasts from housing discrimination. The landlords could avoid serious fines if they change their practices.took effect Jan.
More serious offenses like carjacking can be used as a basis for denial if they happened within a six-year period. Less serious offenses such as assaults can be considered if they occurred within the last year,New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin said the measure, which is the first of its kind in the country, “reflects our state’s deep and unwavering commitment to ensuring that every New Jersey resident has a fair chance to find safe, affordable housing.
The 30 newly cited landlords could face civil penalties of $1,000 for a first offense and up to $10,000 for repeat violations. Those who agree to amend their policies and undergo training can pay a fee to avoid the most costly penalties. The attorney general’s office said those fees vary in each case.
“Laws without enforcement are meaningless. The Fair Chance in Housing Act purposely included a strong enforcement mechanism because we know that enforcement is critical to addressing housing discrimination in our state,” she said in an emailed statement.
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