New Jersey Fair Housing Act

nj.gov, Dec 28, 2005

Seven Technical Requirements:

Based on the Fair Housing Act, as amended, there are seven technical requirements in the Accessibility Guidelines for covered buildings.

1. Accessible Entrance on an Accessible Route
2. Accessible Public and Common-Use areas
3. Usable Doors
4. Accessible Routes Into and Through the Dwelling Unit
5. Accessible Light Switches, Electrical Outlets, and Environmental Controls
6. Reinforced Walls in Bathroom
7. Usable Kitchens and Bathrooms

What is the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination?

The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) makes it unlawful to subject people to differential treatment based on race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex, (including pregnancy), familial status, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for military service, and mental or physical disability, including perceived disability and AIDS and HIV status. The LAD prohibits unlawful discrimination in employment, housing, places of public accommodation, credit and business contracts. Not all of the foregoing prohibited bases for discrimination are protected in all of these areas of activity.