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April is fair housing month – know your rights as a tenant

April is Fair Housing Month – Know Your Rights As A Tenant Written By Stefany Perez, HUD – Certified Housing Counselor April is recognized nationwide as Fair Housing Month, a time to reflect on the importance of equal access to housing and to ensure that every individual and family has the opportunity to live in…
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Ensuring Fair Housing: A Commitment from The Waterfront Project, Inc.

As a HUD-Certified Housing Counselor at The Waterfront Project, Inc. (WFP) in New Jersey, I am acutely aware of the profound impact that fair housing laws have on our mission to end homelessness. This year marks the anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, a crucial piece of legislation aimed at eliminating discrimination in housing and…
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New HUD Regulations: A Step Towards Fair Housing for All

At The Waterfront Project, Inc., we believe that housing is a fundamental human right, and the backbone of stability and opportunity in our lives. That’s why we are encouraged by the recent proposal from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to amend regulations that have long prevented many individuals with conviction histories…
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.
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