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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…
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
- 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
- Don’t Ignore Court Notices: Why Responding Can Protect Your Rights








