New Jersey A611 protects tenants from evictions based on immigration status or failure to provide identification.
The Immigrant Tenant Protection Act prohibits landlords from evicting tenants based on their immigration or citizenship status, or for failing to provide a social security number, credit information, or acceptable identification. It establishes an affirmative defense for tenants in eviction actions if the eviction is based on these factors. The bill also prohibits landlords from threatening or disclosing a tenant's immigration status to influence them to vacate. Additionally, it allows tenants to seek damages, penalties, and other relief against landlords who engage in prohibited conduct.
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