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A Guide for Graduate Students, 2002-2004
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HousingHousing in and around the town of Princeton is in demand and expensive. The University provides housing for 429 graduate students in the Graduate College and Annexes and for more than 700 graduate students and their families in Lawrence, Butler, and Millstone Apartments. The Graduate College House Committee, the Lawrence Committee, and the Butler Committee are composed of individuals elected by residents of their respective communities. Each committee represents the interests of other residents to the Housing Office and the Graduate School, organizes social events, and publishes a newsletter. Information on housing is available at the Housing Office, 258-3720. The booklets mentioned in "Sources of Information" are good guides to University housing, and the local newspapers advertise housing available in and around Princeton. About Housing DiscriminationUniversity housing policy promotes equal opportunity. Members of the University community should know their rights under New Jersey law against discrimination and what to do if they believe those rights have been violated. State law prohibits discrimination against a prospective buyer or tenant because of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, or sex. The law covers the sale of all property. It also covers the rental of all property, except that of a single apartment in a two-family dwelling when the other unit is occupied by the landlord. Furthermore, no real estate broker or salesperson may accept a listing for rental or sale without first acquainting the landlord or seller with the terms of the law against discrimination in housing. A listing may not be accepted without assurance that the law will be obeyed. If you have encountered discrimination on the part of a landlord, owner, or anyone in a real estate office, immediately call or write the Princeton Joint Commission on Civil Rights, 609-497-7614, Monument Drive, Princeton, New Jersey 08540. |
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