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Housing Resource of the Month: The NJ Eviction Guide
Housing Resource of the Month: The NJ Eviction Guide Facing a housing concern? This free New Jersey resource can help you understand your options. Knowing your rights as a tenant can make a difference when your home is at risk. But understanding eviction notices, court procedures, and your legal options can feel overwhelming. That’s why…
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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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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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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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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…
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
