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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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Why Affordable Homeownership Programs Matter

Written by our WFP Intern, Gabriela B. For many people, the process of applying for homeownership might be intimidating. Paperwork, eligibility restrictions, financial evaluations, and strange terminology frequently make the process seem difficult, deterring people from starting. Because of this, some people never consider their options since they believe homeownership is unattainable. Affordable homeownership initiatives,…
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Security Deposits in New Jersey: What Tenants Need to Know

Moving into a new home often requires paying a security deposit upfront, sometimes amounting to hundreds or even thousands of dollars. While many tenants expect to get that money back when they move out, disputes over security deposits are among the most common issues renters face. Understanding your rights can help protect your hard-earned money…
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Holiday Season Alert: Protecting Clients from Financial Scams

Holiday Season Alert: Protecting Clients from Financial Scams By Patricia Ellams, HUD Certified Housing Counselor Foreclosure Specialist at The Waterfront Project As the holiday season approaches, fraud activity rises sharply. Scammers prey on the spiritof giving, using fake charities, online shopping schemes, and phishing tactics to stealmoney and personal information. Fraud in the U.S. has…
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
- Housing Resource of the Month: The NJ Eviction Guide
- Client Success Story
- 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








