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The cost of eviction
Written by Joe Correa As countless reports and research show, eviction goes beyond just being a housing issue. For tenants, it disrupts nearly every area of life, from financial stability and health to employment and future housing opportunities. There is a common assumption that the fastest and most financially responsible option when rent is late
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Tenants’ Rights – Only a Judge Can Evict In New Jersey
Written By Stefany Perez, Certified HUD Housing Counselor New Jersey has some of the strongest tenant protections in the country. One of the most important right every tenant should know is that only a judge can evict you in New Jersey! A landlord cannot evict a tenant on their own, even if they believe they
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Client Success Story from Our Legal Intern!
Written by Beryl Dayton, Managing Attorney at The Waterfront Project Ms. A is a Section 8 tenant who was behind on her utilities and a small amount of rent. We settled back in July, but the landlord filed a certification of breach after she fell behind on the payment plan — even though all that
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Client Success Story – Protecting Renters from Luxury Development Pressure
Written By Stefany Perez, HUD Certified Housing Counselor at The Waterfront Project We were contacted by a client after their landlord issued a notice stating that the property was being retired from residential use and that all tenants needed to move within 3 months. The landlord stated the property had too many violations and they needed
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WFP Foreclosure Team Addresses the Government Shutdown & Provides Resources
Written By the WFP Foreclosure Team A government shutdown may start in Congress, but its real impact is felt at the closing table—and in the lives of everyday Americans. Homebuyers face stalled loans and canceled closings, while current homeowners deal with delayed services and added uncertainty. Although programs like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac continue
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Addressing Recent Housing News: HUD Layoffs Threaten Housing Rights & Protections—We Must Resist
Article sources: HUD To Lay Off Hundreds As Government Shutdown Drags On OMB says ‘substantial’ federal employee layoffs have begun Federal Government Shutdown and Mass Layoffs Risks Crippling HUD in the Long Term | National Low Income Housing Coalition Over the past week, alarming news emerged: the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has
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The Waterfront Project’s Attorneys Stop Next-Day Eviction and Secure $2,300.00 Credit from Excess Security Deposit Charge
By Elizabeth Hurley, Legal Director of The Waterfront Project Ms. C. came to The Waterfront Project’s offices late in the afternoon with a Warrant for Removal stating she would be evicted the following morning. She had previously signed a settlement agreement to resolve her eviction case with a payment plan towards rental arrears but did
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The Waterfront Project’s Attorneys Reverse Eviction of 10-Year Tenant with Rent Control
Written by Elizabeth Hurley, Legal Director of The Waterfront Project The Waterfront Project’s attorneys met Mr. J. in court on a Wednesday after he had been evicted two days earlier from his rent-controlled apartment of 10 years. Mr. J. explained that he had been approved for rental assistance from Hudson County Department of Family Services
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Client Success Story – Keeping a Family Together Through Legal Advocacy
By Elizabeth Hurley, Legal Director at The Waterfront Project Our client, Ms. G., suffers from advanced cancer and is caring full-time for her four-year-old grandson who has autism and is non-verbal. Her gross income is limited to approximately $300 per month in Social Security income, which arrives on the 13th of the month. Ms. G. was
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Support for Veterans Facing Foreclosure
By Willaim “Bill” Paige When a veteran purchases a home using a VA-guaranteed home loan, the loan is typically transferred to a mortgage servicer after closing. This servicer manages the loan, including receiving monthly payments and providing assistance if issues arise. If the veteran experiences difficulty making payments and the loan becomes delinquent, the VA
