Rental Application Denial Rights

Summary

In New Jersey, landlords can reject applicants based on prior violations. However, its unlawful to deny based on actions of individuals not part of the application. If your boyfriends past violations were a factor, it might be permissible. If you and others were denied based on his familys violations, it could be unlawful. Consider seeking legal advice or contacting Monmouth County Superior Court for further assistance.

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I recently applied to an apartment complex in which my boyfriends family currently resides. I am NOT on their lease. Last year, they were penalized for smoking violations and noise complaints which they paid for and have not received any other complaint since. I was denied for the new apartment due to this in an email even though myself, and * others do not currently reside there.
Hello ****! Could you please confirm your location? The laws and regulations on rental applications can vary from one place to another.
Ocean township, NJ
In New Jersey:
- Landlords can reject applicants based on prior violations.
- It's unlawful to deny based on others' actions who aren't part of the application.
Contact:

Monmouth County Superior Court


Phone:(*) *-*
Address: * Monument Park, Freehold, NJ *
Website: www.njcourts.gov
Even though I currently do not reside at this apartment and was denied solely based on my boyfriends family and him being on their lease, is it legal?
It seems that you were denied based on violations involving people not part of your application, which can be unlawful in NJ. You might want to consider legal help.
~Monmouth County Superior Court
Phone:(*) *-*
Address: * Monument Park, Freehold, NJ *
Website: www.njcourts.gov
My boyfriend is would have been on the new lease and was on his families. But I and * other people were not on his families
It seems there's a mix of individuals on the application. If your boyfriend's past violations were a factor in the denial, that could be permissible. However, if you and the others were denied based on his family's violations, that might be unlawful in NJ.