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When Neighbors Stood Together: Eviction Resistance
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…
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The cost of eviction
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…
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Tenants’ Rights – Only a Judge Can Evict In New Jersey
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…
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Client Success Story from Our Legal Intern!
Client Succes Story from Our Legal Intern! Written by Beryl Dayton, Managing Attorney at The Waterfront Project Our client 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…
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Client Success Story – Protecting Renters from Luxury Development Pressure
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…
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WFP Foreclosure Team Addresses the Government Shutdown & Provides Resources
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…
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Addressing Recent Housing News: HUD Layoffs Threaten Housing Rights & Protections—We Must Resist
Addressing Recent Housing News: HUD Layoffs Threaten Housing Rights and 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…
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The Waterfront Project’s Attorneys Stop Next-Day Eviction and Secure $2,300.00 Credit from Excess Security Deposit Charge
Client Success Story: WFP’s Attorney Stopped Next-Day Eviction By Elizabeth Hurley, Legal Director of The Waterfront Project Our client came to The Waterfront Project’s offices late in the afternoon with a Warrant for Removal stating she would be evicted the following morning. They had previously signed a settlement agreement to resolve her eviction case with…
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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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Client Success Story – Keeping a Family Together Through Legal Advocacy
Client Success Story: Keeping a Family Together Through Legal Advocacy By Elizabeth Hurley, Legal Director at The Waterfront Project Our client suffers from advanced cancer and is caring full-time for their 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…
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