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From Housing Crisis to Homelessness: Why More New Jersey Residents Are Being Left Behind
Written By WFP Intern, River Pilar The homelessness crisis in New Jersey has festered in the background for years. With the rise in housing prices and a lack of wage raises, more people are being forced out of their homes and onto the cold streets of New Jersey with very few options to rejoin society
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April is fair housing month – know your rights as a tenant
Written By Stefany Perez, HUD – Certified Housing Counselor April is recognized nationwide as Fair Housing Month, a time to reflect on the importance of equal access to housing and to ensure that every individual and family has the opportunity to live in safe and fair housing without discrimination. Fair Housing Month commemorates the passage
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When Neighbors Stood Together: Eviction Resistance
Written By Cristina Cercone, HUD Certified Housing Counselor at The Waterfront Project Housing instability is often described as a modern crisis. Rising rents, eviction filings, and affordability gaps dominate today’s headlines. But nearly a century ago, communities across the country faced a housing emergency that reshaped how America understands the right to shelter. The eviction
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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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Foreclosure Prevention Success Story
Written by Patricia Ellams, HUD Certified Foreclosure Specialist at The Waterfront Project A homeowner suddenly lost her husband, leaving her a widowed mother of three children and the primary caregiver for her 94-year-old veteran father. Her late husband had been the sole borrower on the mortgage and the only individual listed on the deed. Although
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Before You Buy: Understanding Homeowners Association (HOA) Fees
Written By William Paige, Certified Foreclosure Specialist at The Waterfront Project Before purchasing a home with Homeowners Association (HOA) dues, it is critical to understand both the benefits and the potential financial risks. HOAs are common in condominiums, co-ops, townhouses, and planned communities, and membership is mandatory when you buy a property governed by an
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Hoboken Takes a Stand Toward Fairer Access to Affordable Housing
This week, Hoboken agreed to end a long-standing policy that limited access to certain affordable housing units to Hoboken residents only. The change comes after a settlement with the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office and Division on Civil Rights, which found that the residency preference had a discriminatory impact, particularly excluding applicants from nearby, more
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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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Holiday Season Alert: Protecting Clients from Financial Scams
By Patricia Ellams, HUD Certified Housing Counselor Foreclosure Specialist at The Waterfront Project As the holiday season approaches, fraud activity rises sharply. Scammers prey on the spiritof giving, using fake charities, online shopping schemes, and phishing tactics to stealmoney and personal information. Fraud in the U.S. has reached crisis levels, and vulnerable populations—particularly older adults—are
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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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