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The Waterfront Project’s Attorneys Reverse Eviction of 10-Year Tenant with Rent Control

WFP’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 our client in court on a Wednesday after he had been evicted two days earlier from his rent-controlled apartment of 10 years. The tenant explained that he had been…
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We Don’t Need More Luxury Rentals — We Need Housing for People

We Don’t Need More Luxury Rentals – We Need Housing for People. By The Waterfront Project, Inc. Hudson County is booming—but who is this boom really for? From Journal Square to the waterfront, Jersey City is exploding with new development. Sleek high-rises promise rooftop pools, concierge services, and rent prices that could fund a mortgage—anywhere but here.…
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The Misuse of Nuisance Property Laws: A Threat to Housing Stability and Tenant Rights
The Misuse of Nuisance Property Laws: A Threat to Housing Stability and Tenant Rights By Carol M. Sainthilaire, Executive Director of The Waterfront Project At The Waterfront Project, our mission is to protect and empower tenants, ensuring that everyone has access to safe, stable housing. A recent article from USA Today highlights a growing concern…
About Us
Founded in Hudson County, New Jersey in 2013, Waterfront Project provides free legal services, housing counseling, and advocacy to low-income individuals and families throughout Hudson County and surrounding communities.
With the support of our generous donors and partners, our attorneys, counselors, and advocates work every day to prevent evictions, protect homeowners from foreclosure, prepare future homebuyers, and defend housing rights, all at no cost to our clients.
Everyone deserves a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home.
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