New Jersey § 46:8-55
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 46:8-55, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46:8-55.
a. (1) A housing provider shall not require an applicant to complete any housing application
that includes any inquiries regarding an applicant's criminal record prior to the
provision of a conditional offer, except that a housing provider may consider whether
an applicant has ever been convicted of drug-related criminal activity for the manufacture
or production of methamphetamine on the premises of federally assisted housing, and
whether the applicant is subject to a lifetime registration requirement under a State
sex offender registration program. (2) A housing provider shall not make any oral or written inquiry regarding an applicant's
criminal record prior to making a conditional offer. (3) An applicant may provide evidence to the housing provider demonstrating inaccuracies
within the applicant's criminal record or evidence of rehabilitation or other mitigating
factors. b. Prior to accepting any application fee, a housing provider shall disclose in writing
to the applicant: (1) Whether the eligibility criteria of the housing provider include the review and
consideration of criminal history; and (2) A statement that the applicant, pursuant to subsection a. of this section, may
provide evidence demonstrating inaccuracies within the applicant's criminal record
or evidence of rehabilitation or other mitigating factors. c. A housing provider shall apply the standards established by this section to each
applicant in a nondiscriminatory manner.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 46:8-55
What does New Jersey Statutes § 46:8-55 cover?
Section 46:8-55 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.
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