Fair Housing Council of Northern New  Jersey: Over 55 years experience.

Fair Housing Council:

If your right to live where you want to live has been denied, delayed or discouraged because of:

*Race or Color

*Religion

*Gender

*Familial Status (presence of children under 18)

*National Origin or Ancestry

*Marital, Domestic Partnership or Civil Union Status

*Sexual Orientation or Expression

*Source of lawful income

*Source of lawful rent or mortgage payment

The Fair Housing Council provides the following:

*Housing Discrimination Complaint Intake

*Fair Housing Investigation and Enforcement

*Fair Housing Education and Outreach

*Advocacy for Fair and Affordable Housing

Equal opportunity in housing is a right protected by both State and Federal law.

The Fair Housing Council is here to ensure that all who seek housing have an equal opportunity to rent, purchase, finance or insure the property that they choose.

We handled hundreds of complaints of housing discrimination and work closely with government at all levels and with private attorneys to make sure that fair housing laws are vigorously enforced.

Possible signs of housing discrimination:

*Refusal to accept Section 8

*”No Kids” policy and ads

*Not allowing families with children to live on the second floor

*Continual delays/stall tactics

*Refusal to allow tenants to have service animals

*Refusal to allow installation of grab bars/wheelchair ramps

*Different rental terms and conditions

*Steering home seekers to certain neighborhoods

*Failure or delay in making repairs

*Denial or limit to services or facilities

*Charging different rent or extra security

If you think you have been discriminated against contact the Fair Housing Council today!

The Fair Housing Council is here…for equality!

The Fair Housing Council is a private, non-profit organization which has effectively serviced Northern New Jersey since 1959.

The Fair Housing Council is here to ensure that all who seek housing have an equal opportunity to rent, purchase, finance or insure the property that they choose.

The Fair Housing Council offers counseling, information and referral services to people who are looking for housing or have experienced housing discrimination.

If you suspect that housing discrimination has occurred, contact the Fair Housing Council immediately.

The Fair Housing Council is here today…thanks to you!

We have worked toward the goals of fair housing and fair lending for more than five decades. We have made great progress, thanks to all who have struggled to bring about equality in housing. We will continue to be successful but only with your help and support.

For further information or assistance contact:

Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey

131 Main Street, Suite 140

Hackensack, NJ  07601

(201) 489-3552

(201) 489-8472 (fax)

fhcnnj1@optimum.net

infor@fairhousingnj.org

http://www.fairhousingnj.org

The Fair Housing Council is funded in part by grants from the US Department of HUD, the County of Bergen , the United Way and Private Donations. Paid for by a Grant from the US Department of HUD.

Disclaimer: This information is taken directly form the Fair Housing Council of Northern New Jersey pamphlet. I have never used this service before so I have no opinion on it either yes or no to how the service works. Please call the above number or email them for more information.