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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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Support for Veterans Facing Foreclosure
Support for Veterans Facing Foreclosure By Willaim “Bill” Paige When a veteran purchases a home using a VA-guaranteed home loan, the loan is typically transferred to a mortgage servicer after closing. This servicer manages the loan, including receiving monthly payments and providing assistance if issues arise. If the veteran experiences difficulty making payments and the…
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12 Days of The Waterfront Project Representation: From Lockout to a Settlement Awarding 10 Months’ Rent as Relocation Assistance
12 Days of The Waterfront Project Representation: From Lockout to a Settlement Awarding 10 Months’ Rent as Relocation Assistance Written by Elizabeth Hurley, Managing Attorney at The Waterfront Project Our client called The Waterfront Project on January 16th, having been evicted from his apartment the day before without notice of any lawsuit filed against him.…
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A Crisis We Can’t Ignore: Federal Funding Freeze Threatens Our Communities
A Crisis We Can’t Ignore: Federal Funding Freeze Threatens Our Communities Written By Executive Director, Carol Sainthilaire We are facing an unprecedented crisis that puts New Jersey’s most vulnerable families at immediate risk. The current Administration has just announced a freeze on all federal grants and loans—halting critical funding for nonprofits like The Waterfront Project…
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