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Hoboken Takes a Stand Toward Fairer Access to Affordable Housing
Hoboken Takes a Stand Toward Fairer Access to Affordable Housing This week, Hoboken agreed to end a long-standing policy that limited access to certain affordable housing units to Hoboken residents only. The change comes after a settlement with the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office and Division on Civil Rights, which found that the residency preference…
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Tenants’ Rights – Only a Judge Can Evict In New Jersey
Tenants’ Rights: Only a Judge Can Evict in New Jersey Written By Stefany Perez, Certified HUD Housing Counselor New Jersey has some of the strongest tenant protections in the country. One of the most important right every tenant should know is that only a judge can evict you in New Jersey! A landlord cannot evict…
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Holiday Season Alert: Protecting Clients from Financial Scams
Holiday Season Alert: Protecting Clients from Financial Scams By Patricia Ellams, HUD Certified Housing Counselor Foreclosure Specialist at The Waterfront Project As the holiday season approaches, fraud activity rises sharply. Scammers prey on the spiritof giving, using fake charities, online shopping schemes, and phishing tactics to stealmoney and personal information. Fraud in the U.S. has…
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Client Success Story from Our Legal Intern!
Client Succes Story from Our Legal Intern! Written by Beryl Dayton, Managing Attorney at The Waterfront Project Our client is a Section 8 tenant who was behind on her utilities and a small amount of rent. We settled back in July, but the landlord filed a certification of breach after she fell behind on the…
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Client Success Story – Protecting Renters from Luxury Development Pressure
Client Success Story: Protecting Renters from Luxury Development Pressure Written By Stefany Perez, HUD Certified Housing Counselor at The Waterfront Project We were contacted by a client after their landlord issued a notice stating that the property was being retired from residential use and that all tenants needed to move within 3 months. The landlord…
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WFP Foreclosure Team Addresses the Government Shutdown & Provides Resources
WFP Foreclosure Team Addresses the Government Shutdown & Provides Resources Written By the WFP Foreclosure Team A government shutdown may start in Congress, but its real impact is felt at the closing table—and in the lives of everyday Americans. Homebuyers face stalled loans and canceled closings, while current homeowners deal with delayed services and added…
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Addressing Recent Housing News: HUD Layoffs Threaten Housing Rights & Protections—We Must Resist
Addressing Recent Housing News: HUD Layoffs Threaten Housing Rights and Protections. We Must Resist. Article sources: HUD To Lay Off Hundreds As Government Shutdown Drags On OMB says ‘substantial’ federal employee layoffs have begun Federal Government Shutdown and Mass Layoffs Risks Crippling HUD in the Long Term | National Low Income Housing Coalition Over the…
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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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