Division on Civil Rights issues 25 Notices of Violation for violations of the Fair Chance in Housing Act across 11 counties.
NEW JERSEY – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) have announced that 25 Notices of Violation have been issued to housing providers across New Jersey for allegedly violating the state’s Fair Chance in Housing Act (FCHA). The housing providers, operating in 15 municipalities across 11 counties, are accused of discriminatory practices that limit housing opportunities for individuals with criminal histories, in direct violation of the FCHA.
“In New Jersey, a history with the criminal legal system cannot automatically bar you from having fair access to housing. Through the Fair Chance in Housing Act, the Murphy Administration demonstrates its commitment to ensuring that all New Jerseyans have access to housing,” said Attorney General Platkin. “Individuals who have encountered the criminal justice system require stable housing in order to successfully return to their communities. The actions announced today are a testament to our ongoing efforts to ensuring our residents have a fair chance at securing safe and affordable housing.”