NJ Division on Civil Rights Fair Chance in Housing Act

Today, nearly one-third of the adult working age population in the U.S. has a conviction record. Many of these people have been denied housing, though most pose no threat to their communities. New Jersey’s Fair Chance in Housing Act (FCHA) remedies this form of discrimination by establishing a fair process for consideration of conviction histories during the application process. Join us for this interactive training that will provide an overview of FCHA, including effective implementation strategies and model forms that can be utilized by housing providers. Participants will also explore how conviction record screenings have disproportionately impacted communities of color, and consider ways to create discrimination-free housing environments.

NOTE: This training focuses specifically on the Fair Chance in Housing Act and consideration of criminal history during the housing application process. For a more general overview of housing protections, sign up for our training, The New Jersey Law Against Discrimination in Housing.

NJ Real Estate CE Approved - 1 credit