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Vaguely Literary Comedy: A Benefit for The Waterfront Project
Ha Ha Harvest Comedy Festival Presents: Vaguely Literary Comedy brings writers and comedians together for a night of sharp stories, odd ideas, and unexpected laughter ðŸŽ. Your ticket supports The Waterfront Project’s work providing free legal help and housing counseling to neighbors facing eviction, foreclosure, or unsafe living conditions. By joining us 📚, you help our…
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Finding Affordable Housing Is Only the First Step: Navigating the Application Process
Finding Affordable Housing Is Only the First Step: Navigating the Application Process For many individuals and families, finding affordable housing can feel like searching for something that is always just out of reach. In communities like Hudson County, where housing costs remain high, affordable housing opportunities can provide an important path toward stability. But finding…
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$50,00 Settlement Secures Stability for Jersey city tenants
Written by Beryl Dayton, Managing Attorney at The Waterfront Project Our clients are longtime tenants of a 16-unit building in Jersey City. They got behind on their rent right before the pandemic, when one of the clients was injured and needed to file a worker’s comp case. The landlord filed a DC case (not an…
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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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Bridging the Gap: Addressing Housing Needs and Homelessness in Jersey City and Hudson County
Bridging the Gap: Addressing Housing Needs and Homelessness in Jersey City and Hudson County In recent months, two comprehensive reports have shed light on the escalating housing crisis in Jersey City and Hudson County. The Jersey City Housing Needs Assessment by the Regional Plan Association and the 2024 Hudson County Point-In-Time Count by Monarch Housing Associates together paint a…
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