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The Barriers to Home Ownership for Millennials and What The Waterfront Project Can DoÂ
The Barriers to Homeownership for Millennials and How WFP Can Help By Maria Mascola, HUD Certified Foreclosure Specialist The Waterfront Project is a free clinic helping in both Pre-Purchase and Post-Purchase Counseling. We understand the current difficulties due to the economy, rising housing costs, and interest rates that are affecting so many people’s ability to…
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What Are My Rights as a Tenant in New Jersey?
What Are My Rights as a Tenant in New Jersey? At The Waterfront Project, we often hear from tenants who feel powerless when facing an eviction notice, unsafe housing conditions, or sudden rent increases. The truth is: tenants in New Jersey have strong legal rights—but too often, those rights go unprotected because people don’t know…
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Addressing Recent Housing News: Jersey City Strengthens Rent Control Enforcement
Addressing Recent Housing News: Jersey City Strengthens Rent Control Enforcement On September 30, the Jersey City Council unanimously passed two ordinances to strengthen rent control enforcement and increase transparency for tenants. A third ordinance, which would clarify exemptions under state rent control law, was sent back to first reading for further review. These steps mark…
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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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What is a “Zombie” Second Mortgage?
What is a “Zombie” Second Mortgage? By Patricia Ellams, Foreclosure Specialist at The Waterfront Project Zombie Mortgage Loan foreclosures are on the rise in New Jersey. If you’ve recently discovered along-forgotten second mortgage or Home Equity Line of Credit coming back to haunt you, it’s important to understand your rights. Can I Lose My Home…
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Addressing Recent Housing News in Newark, New Jersey: What a 30% Drop in Unsheltered Homelessness Means for Housing Justice
Addressing Recent Housing News in Newark, New Jersey: What a 30% Drop in Unsheltered Homelessness for Housing Justice In a moment of deep housing insecurity across New Jersey, one story stands out as a beacon of hope: Newark has reduced unsheltered homelessness by more than 30% in just four years. This achievement, led by the…
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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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Protecting Tenants and Homeowners in 1–4 Family Owner-Occupied Properties Facing Foreclosure
Protecting Tenants and Homeowners in 1-4 Family Owner Occupied Properties Facing Foreclosure Written by William “Bill” Paige, Foreclosure Specialist- HUD Certified Housing Counselor The foreclosure process in New Jersey is complex, often misunderstood, and has far-reaching implications—not only for homeowners but also for renters residing in small, owner-occupied properties. At The Waterfront Project, Inc., our HUD-certified…
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Forced Treatment Is Not a Housing Strategy: 5 Reasons to Reject the Executive Order on Homelessness
Forced Treatment Is Not a Housing Strategy: 5 Reasons to Reject the Executive Order on Homelessness By Carol Sainthilaire, Executive Director of The Waterfront Project What if your city had to choose between federal housing dollars and your civil rights? That’s the choice this morning’s Executive Order demands. Its title—“Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s…
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Client Success Story – Winning the Fight Against Illegal Apartment
Client Success Story: Winning the Fight Against Illegal Apartment By Stefany Perez, HUD Certified Housing Counselor A client contacted The Waterfront Project about living in an illegal apartment with poor conditions. After coordinating with the client to have the property inspected, it was confirmed that the unit was indeed illegal. I contacted the landlord and…
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