N.J. DCA Landlord/Tenant Information Series — (English)

Citation: N.J. DCA Landlord/Tenant Information Series — (English)
Jurisdiction: New Jersey (state)
Source: Official source
Original Source: https://www.nj.gov/dca/codes/publications/pdf_lti/t_i_r.pdf ↗

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Modification of the Rental Premises for People with Disabilities
It is illegal for a landlord to refuse to rent to a tenant because of the tenant’s handicap or
disability. The landlord is not required to modify existing rental premises occupied, or to be
occupied, by a person with a disability. However, the landlord also cannot refuse to make
reasonable changes (at the expense of the disabled person) as may be necessary to afford the
disabled person full enjoyment of the premises. The tenant may be required to restore the premises
to the condition that existed before the modification, except for reasonable wear and tear. The
landlord may also require a description of the modifications and proof of required permits
(N.J.A.C. 13:13-3.4(f)).
The landlord may require the tenant deposit money into an escrow account each month to
cover the costs of removal of the modifications when the tenant moves out. The landlord can only
require the tenant to deposit the money into the escrow account if they can prove that the costs of
restoring the premises to its original condition will be expensive. Payments into an escrow account
must be affordable and must cease when the amount needed to restore the unit to its original
condition is reached. Interest on the account goes to the tenant.