New Jersey § 10:5-12
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 10:5-12, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10:5-12.
A failure to design and construct any multi-family dwelling of four units or more
in accordance with barrier free standards promulgated by the Commissioner of Community
Affairs pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1975, c. 217 ( C.52:27D-123 ) shall be an unlawful discrimination. The Commissioner of Community Affairs shall ensure that standards established meet
or exceed the standards established under the federal “Fair Housing Amendments Act
of 1988,” Pub. L.100-430. Whenever the Attorney General receives a complaint alleging an unlawful discrimination
pursuant to this section, the Attorney General shall refer the complaint to the Commissioner
of Community Affairs for a determination and report as to whether there is a violation
of such standards. Following receipt of the report, a complaint alleging an unlawful discrimination
pursuant to this section shall be investigated and prosecuted in accordance with the
provisions of the “Law Against Discrimination,” P.L.1945, c. 169 ( C.10:5-1 et seq. ). Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit any enforcement authority of
the Commissioner of Community Affairs or the Attorney General otherwise provided by
law. Nothing in the “State Uniform Construction Code Act,” P.L.1975, c. 217 ( C.52:27D-119 et seq. ) and P.L.1971, c. 269 ( C.52:32-4 et seq. ) shall be deemed to limit the powers of the Attorney General under this act. The Attorney General and the Commissioner of Community Affairs shall adopt regulations
to effectuate the purposes of this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 10:5-12
What does New Jersey Statutes § 10:5-12 cover?
Section 10:5-12 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 10:5-12?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 10:5-12" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 10:5-12 apply to my situation?
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