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How and Why, Tenants Can Withold Rent in New Jersey
How and Why, Tenants Can Withhold Rent in New Jersey Written by WFP Intern, Jill Goldsberry As a tenant in NJ, there are many things you will have to navigate after moving into your dream apartment. Okay, maybe it’s not your dream space, but it can be with a little work and some love. But…
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Think You Might Need a Housing Attorney to Prevent an Eviction? Here Are the Steps to Complete Before You Call a Lawyer
Think You Might Need a Housing Attorney to Help Prepare You for an Eviction Case? Here Are the Steps to Complete Before You Call a Lawyer. Written by WFP Intern, Jill Goldsberry Picture this – you have been working and maintaining a lifestyle all of your adult life, but then as the saying goes, you…
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Money Management Workshop
To be financially literate is to know how to manage your money. In this workshop, you will learn how to pay your bills, how to save money, and how to create a personalized budget.
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Client Success Story: Default Judgment Vacated and Case Dismissed
Written by: Elizabeth Hurley, Legal Director of WFP A woman and her family faced imminent eviction after a default judgment was entered against them. Her landlord alleged she owed nearly $5,000.00 in arrears when in fact she had overpaid by two months and was entitled to a credit. A default judgment is a court ruling…
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Foreclosure in Hudson County: What Homeowners Need to Know
Foreclosure in Hudson County: What Homeowners Need to Know For many Hudson County homeowners, owning a home is an important part of building financial stability and putting down roots in the community. But when mortgage payments become difficult to manage, homeowners can quickly find themselves facing a complicated and stressful foreclosure process. Foreclosure remains an…
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Virtual Book Club + Author Spotlight
Evicted: A Community Conversation Virtual Author Spotlight with Matthew Desmond Join The Waterfront Project for our virtual book club event, an open conversation with Matthew Desmond, Princeton sociologist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City. Zoom link will be sent to the provided email address after ticket purchase. Every…
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Housing Resource of the Month Finding Affordable Housing in Jersey City
Finding affordable housing can feel overwhelming, especially when opportunities are spread across different websites, developments, and application processes. That is why knowing where to look is an important first step. For this month’s Housing Resource of the Month, we’re highlighting Jersey City’s affordable housing resources and its online portal, which brings information about available affordable…
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Vaguely Literary Comedy: A Benefit for The Waterfront Project
Ha Ha Harvest Comedy Festival Presents: Vaguely Literary Comedy brings writers and comedians together for a night of sharp stories, odd ideas, and unexpected laughter ðŸŽ. Your ticket supports The Waterfront Project’s work providing free legal help and housing counseling to neighbors facing eviction, foreclosure, or unsafe living conditions. By joining us 📚, you help our…
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Finding Affordable Housing Is Only the First Step: Navigating the Application Process
In communities like Hudson County, where housing costs remain high, affordable housing opportunities can provide an important path toward stability. But finding an available apartment is only the first step. Residents must also know where to look, how to determine whether they qualify, and how to successfully navigate the application process. As Jersey City continues…
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Don’t Ignore Court Notices: Why Responding Can Protect Your Rights
Receiving a court notice can be stressful. Whether it’s related to housing, debt, family matters, or another legal issue, many people feel overwhelmed or unsure of what to do next. Some may even avoid opening the envelope altogether, hoping the problem will go away on its own. Unfortunately, ignoring a court notice can often make…
Recent Posts
- How and Why, Tenants Can Withold Rent in New Jersey
- Think You Might Need a Housing Attorney to Prevent an Eviction? Here Are the Steps to Complete Before You Call a Lawyer
- Client Success Story: Default Judgment Vacated and Case Dismissed
- Foreclosure in Hudson County: What Homeowners Need to Know
- Housing Resource of the Month Finding Affordable Housing in Jersey City
