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Client Success Story: Final Restraining Order Granted

Client Success Story: Final Restraining Order Granted By Elizabeth Hurley, Legal Director at The Waterfront Project In this domestic violence case, we successfully obtained a Final Restraining Order protecting our client from her former partner, whom the court found had assaulted her on multiple occasions, resulting in “horrific injuries.” The order prohibits our client’s abuser…
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Mortgage Maintenance Education

Mortgage Maintenance Education By Maria Mascola and William Paige Since 2018, The Waterfront Project has been dedicated to helping New Jersey residents navigate the complexities of the foreclosure process. We now have a full team of HUD-Certified housing counselors who offer support and education to client’s while reminding them they don’t have to go through…
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Client Success Story – Landlord Dismissal

Client Success Story: Landlord Dismissal Written by Elizabeth Hurley, Legal Director at The Waterfront Project Sam, our Staff Attorney at The Waterfront Project, was able to get a landlord to dismiss a non-payment of rent case the landlord had filed against our client for arrears that were incurred between March and August 2021, a period…
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Addressing the Homelessness Crisis in New Jersey: The Critical Role of The Waterfront Project, Inc
In recent years, the homelessness crisis in New Jersey has intensified, mirroring national trends driven by escalating housing costs, a lack of affordable housing, and systemic socio-economic barriers. This situation demands immediate and comprehensive action. At The Waterfront Project, Inc. (WFP), we witness daily how these challenges impact individuals and families, pushing them to the…
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.
Recent Posts
- Client Success Story: Default Judgment Vacated and Case Dismissed
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- Finding Affordable Housing Is Only the First Step: Navigating the Application Process
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