Establishes guidelines for creditworthiness determinations concerning affordable housing programs.
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This bill aims to standardize how landlords determine a potential tenant’s creditworthiness when applying for affordable housing programs in New Jersey. It modifies existing guidelines to require landlords to consider unusual financial circumstances beyond just credit scores and income. The bill also clarifies that real estate agents are not subject to new duties related to creditworthiness assessments during transactions where they aren't the landlord. These changes are intended to ensure fairer and more equitable access to affordable housing.
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