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Client Success Story – 50 Percent Rent Abatement and Dismissal of Eviction Case for Rent-Controlled Senior Due to Landlord’s Habitability Violations
Written by Elizabeth Hurley, Legal Director at The Waterfront Project A Jersey City senior who has lived in a rent-controlled unit in Jersey City for over 20 years, began withholding their rent in February 2025 after an ongoing gas leak left them hospitalized for gas exposure. Our client’s landlord had neglected the gas leak, and…
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Before You Buy: Understanding Homeowners Association (HOA) Fees
Written By William Paige, Certified Foreclosure Specialist at The Waterfront Project Before purchasing a home with Homeowners Association (HOA) dues, it is critical to understand both the benefits and the potential financial risks. HOAs are common in condominiums, co-ops, townhouses, and planned communities, and membership is mandatory when you buy a property governed by an…
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A Comprehensive Approach to Housing Stability for Seniors
By Carol Sainthilaire, Executive Director, The Waterfront Project, Inc. As the Executive Director of The Waterfront Project, Inc., I am continually reminded of the critical need for comprehensive services to ensure housing stability for our community’s seniors. The alarming rise in homelessness among older adults necessitates not just attention but immediate action. Drawing parallels with…
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