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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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The Waterfront Project’s Attorneys Reverse Eviction of 10-Year Tenant with Rent Control
WFP’s Attorneys Reverse Eviction of 10 Year Tenant with Rent Control Written by Elizabeth Hurley, Legal Director of The Waterfront Project The Waterfront Project’s attorneys met our client in court on a Wednesday after he had been evicted two days earlier from his rent-controlled apartment of 10 years. The tenant explained that he had been…
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Protecting Tenants and Homeowners in 1–4 Family Owner-Occupied Properties Facing Foreclosure
Protecting Tenants and Homeowners in 1-4 Family Owner Occupied Properties Facing Foreclosure Written by William “Bill” Paige, Foreclosure Specialist- HUD Certified Housing Counselor The foreclosure process in New Jersey is complex, often misunderstood, and has far-reaching implications—not only for homeowners but also for renters residing in small, owner-occupied properties. At The Waterfront Project, Inc., our HUD-certified…
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