New Jersey Source of income discrimination
Can a landlord refuse Section 8 or other source of income in New Jersey?
Yes. The Law Against Discrimination bars housing discrimination based on source of lawful income, with limited exceptions for owner-occupied two-family homes and rooms in owner-occupied homes (N.J.S.A. 10:5-12(g)-(h)).
Verified Source: N.J.S.A. 10:5-12(g)-(h) · last checked 2026-10-23
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