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Lenders can’t discriminate against applicants because of immigration status, feds warn
Banks and mortgage companies are being reminded that they can’t discriminate against loan applicants on the basis of race, national origin or immigration status. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Justice Department today issued a joint statement, saying that consumers have reported being rejected for credit cards as well as for auto, student, personal, and…
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Feds charge TransUnion’s rental background checks weren’t accurate, freezes were skipped
TransUnion is being ordered to pay $15 million for failing to ensure the rental background checks that landlords use to decide who gets housing were accurate. The company will also have to pay $8 million for lying to consumers about placing and removing security freezes on their credit reports. The actions were taken by the Consumer…
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Free film screening: “Rabble rousers: Frances Goldin and the Fight for Cooper Square”
The Waterfront Project is proud to announce the sponsorship screening of “Rabble Rousers: Frances Goldin and the Fight for Cooper Square,” at the Bethune Center on October 12th, at 7:00 pm. Rabble Rousers tells the remarkable story of the community’s successful battle for housing rights through the eyes of unflinching radical activist, Frances Goldin. Goldin’s legacy…
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Error-filled credit scores block rental applicants, report finds
“A misleading veneer of objectivity” conceals underlying racial disparities
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The Waterfront Project Celebrates Pride Month!
Spotlighting the LGBTQ+ community’s urgent need for increased, equitable access to housing resources. by: Jennifer Rubinshteyn, Legal Intern The Waterfront Project stands in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community in furthering liberation for people of all gender identities and sexual orientations. Around the world, the month of June is known as Pride month and is dedicated…
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The Waterfront Project’s Response to Jersey City’s Right to Counsel Ordinance
Ordinance would offer free legal representation to low-income tenants Today, April 12, 2023, The Jersey City Council will share its first reading on two core ordinances: Right to Counsel (Ord. 23-030) and collecting Developer Fees to Fund Affordable Housing (Ord. 23-029), which will fund a Right to Counsel program in the City. The Right to…
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The Waterfront Project recognizes April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
With respect for, and in solidarity with survivors, The Waterfront Project recognizes April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month This month is dedicated to increasing public awareness about sexual violence, advocating for survivors, and educating communities on how to prevent sexual assault. Sexual assault is a pervasive issue that affects people of all ages, genders, races,…
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Carol Sainthilaire Joins the Waterfront Project as Executive Director
January 18, 2023 The Waterfront Project, Inc. (WFP), a nonprofit legal clinic serving Northern New Jersey communities, is delighted to announce that Carol Sainthilaire has joined as the organization’s new Executive Director. Ms. Sainthilaire comes to WFP from Community Enterprises Corporation, an organization providing housing opportunities to individuals with disabilities, where she served as the…
About Us
Housing Justice Starts With Access to Help
Founded in Hudson County, New Jersey in 2013, The 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.
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“Elizabeth Hurley is absolutely the best! Having her as my attorney at The Waterfront Project in Jersey City was a blessing. From day one, she was deeply committed to my case, treated me with the utmost respect, and fought for me every step of the way. She is a phenomenal Legal Director, highly knowledgeable, and truly cares about her clients. I am incredibly grateful for her hard work and highly recommend her.”
“I have worked with The waterfront project in the last few years and the one thing I will say is they are def here for you and to help you in every way possible. living in Jersey City I experienced having 3 slump lord and unfortunately this is a high case developing in Jersey City I had the pleasure to work with Elizabeth Hurley and my experience in the beginning was not the greatest but how Elizabeth hurley went beyond measures to help me get the approval I needed to be able to move and be in such a better position for myself and my daughter. I highly recommend the waterfront project they are here to help and make things easier and not treat you as if you have no voice.”
“I cannot recommend The Waterfront Project, Inc. highly enough. From start to finish, they handled my legal matter with professionalism, compassion, and genuine care. Every question I had was answered promptly, and I always felt informed and supported throughout the entire process.
Elizabeth Hurley’s Esq. attention to detail and dedication to getting the best possible outcome truly made a difference. What could have been an overwhelming experience was made manageable because of her expertise and kindness.
I’m incredibly grateful for her hard work and would trust them again without hesitation. If you’re looking for a team that treats you like a person and not just a case number, look no further.
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