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Section 8 Subsidized Housing. A landlord cannot evict a tenant without first telling any public agencies that subsidize the tenant’s rent. The landlord must attach proof of this notice when the eviction complaint is filed with the court. The case could be dismissed if the landlord did not notify the agency about the case.
Lastly, beginning March 20, 2024, every landlord must provide notice to prospective renters, including: actual knowledge that the rental premises or any portion of the rental premises, such as tenant parking spaces, have been subjected to flooding.
Section 8 HCV program is based on the premise that housing costs (rent and utilities) should not exceed 30 percent of a household's income. Assistance is provided to low, and very low-income households and individuals. The statewide program is available to residents of all New Jersey counties.
13 kwi 2016 · New Jersey law makes it illegal for a landlord to refuse to rent to a person who has a Section 8 voucher or another type of housing assistance. Cite: N.J.S.A. 10:5-12(g). This applies to tenants who obtain Section 8 while already tenants in a house or apartment, and to tenants who are seeking to rent from a landlord for the first time.
14 lip 2010 · New Jersey Section 8 Leases: Rules and Consequences by Michael Mirne The Section 8 Program was designed to enable the government to assist low income families with their rent by paying a subsidy directly to the landlord.
The FCHA is the first state law of its kind in the country and is intended to ensure people with past criminal histories have a fair shot at accessing safe and affordable housing. FCHA Explainer Video. FCHA Flowchart Guide. A printable Know Your FCHA Rights wallet card.
Section 46:8-9.8 - Notice relative to public housing leases. Section 46:8-9.9 - Waiving of rights, remedies prohibited. Section 46:8-9.10 - Existing lease agreements unaffected.
