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Think You Might Need a Housing Attorney to Prevent an Eviction? Here Are the Steps to Complete Before You Call a Lawyer
Think You Might Need a Housing Attorney to Help Prepare You for an Eviction Case? Here Are the Steps to Complete Before You Call a Lawyer. Written by WFP Intern, Jill Goldsberry Picture this – you have been working and maintaining a lifestyle all of your adult life, but then as the saying goes, you…
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Client Success Story: Default Judgment Vacated and Case Dismissed
Written by: Elizabeth Hurley, Legal Director of WFP A woman and her family faced imminent eviction after a default judgment was entered against them. Her landlord alleged she owed nearly $5,000.00 in arrears when in fact she had overpaid by two months and was entitled to a credit. A default judgment is a court ruling…
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Foreclosure in Hudson County: What Homeowners Need to Know
Foreclosure in Hudson County: What Homeowners Need to Know For many Hudson County homeowners, owning a home is an important part of building financial stability and putting down roots in the community. But when mortgage payments become difficult to manage, homeowners can quickly find themselves facing a complicated and stressful foreclosure process. Foreclosure remains an…
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Housing Resource of the Month Finding Affordable Housing in Jersey City
Finding affordable housing can feel overwhelming, especially when opportunities are spread across different websites, developments, and application processes. That is why knowing where to look is an important first step. For this month’s Housing Resource of the Month, we’re highlighting Jersey City’s affordable housing resources and its online portal, which brings information about available affordable…
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Finding Affordable Housing Is Only the First Step: Navigating the Application Process
In communities like Hudson County, where housing costs remain high, affordable housing opportunities can provide an important path toward stability. But finding an available apartment is only the first step. Residents must also know where to look, how to determine whether they qualify, and how to successfully navigate the application process. As Jersey City continues…
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Don’t Ignore Court Notices: Why Responding Can Protect Your Rights
Receiving a court notice can be stressful. Whether it’s related to housing, debt, family matters, or another legal issue, many people feel overwhelmed or unsure of what to do next. Some may even avoid opening the envelope altogether, hoping the problem will go away on its own. Unfortunately, ignoring a court notice can often make…
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The significance of early intervention and advocacy for vulnerable tenants
Written By Stefany Perez, HUD Certified Housing Counselor A senior citizen who has lived in her home since 2000, reached out to us after receiving a notice from their current landlord requesting that she vacate the property due to an upcoming sale. The prospective new owner indicated they intended to personally occupy the unit and…
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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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Client Success Story – 50 Percent Rent Abatement and Dismissal of Eviction Case for Rent-Controlled Senior Due to Landlord’s Habitability Violations
Written by Elizabeth Hurley, Legal Director at The Waterfront Project A Jersey City senior who has lived in a rent-controlled unit in Jersey City for over 20 years, began withholding their rent in February 2025 after an ongoing gas leak left them hospitalized for gas exposure. Our client’s landlord had neglected the gas leak, and…
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Understanding Your Mortgage
Written By William Paige, Foreclosure Specialist at The Waterfront Project Have you ever looked at your mortgage statement and wondered, “Why did my monthly payment increase?” First let’s break down what a mortgage is made of. Your total monthly mortgage payment is commonly referred to as PITI: Principal: Pays down your loan balance. Interest: The…
Recent Posts
- 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
- Foreclosure in Hudson County: What Homeowners Need to Know
- Housing Resource of the Month Finding Affordable Housing in Jersey City
- Finding Affordable Housing Is Only the First Step: Navigating the Application Process
