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Free legal support made all the difference 🧡⚖️
Written by WFP Intern, River Pilar Who can you rely on in a time of need?When your housing is at risk, that question becomes urgent. When a crisis comes, who can you turn to? For many, the courtroom feels intimidating, especially when facing something as serious as eviction. Questions start to build; Will this go…
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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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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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Understanding Your Mortgage
Written By William Paige, Foreclosure Specialist at The Waterfront Project Have you ever looked at your mortgage statement and wondered, “Why did my monthly payment increase?” First let’s break down what a mortgage is made of. Your total monthly mortgage payment is commonly referred to as PITI: Principal: Pays down your loan balance. Interest: The…
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From Housing Crisis to Homelessness: Why More New Jersey Residents Are Being Left Behind
Written By WFP Intern, River Pilar The homelessness crisis in New Jersey has festered in the background for years. With the rise in housing prices and a lack of wage raises, more people are being forced out of their homes and onto the cold streets of New Jersey with very few options to rejoin society…
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Preventing Homelessness for a Family of four with two babies
Client Success Story: Preventing Homelessness for a Family of Four with Two Babies A family of four, with two babies, ages 1 and 2, was referred to our Legal Director, Liz Hurley, after being locked out in the morning. They were recipients of TRA (Temporary Rental Assistance) until their rent subsidies were suspended in the…
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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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Honoring The History of Women and Mortgages
Honoring The History of Women and Mortgages Written by Patricia Ellams, Foreclosure Specialist in Mortgage Default at The Waterfront Project Women have long fought for equality in all areas of life, including homeownership. During Women’s History Month this March, which began in 1987, we celebrate their resilience and progress in securing financial independence. From overcoming…
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When Neighbors Stood Together: Eviction Resistance
When Neighbors Stood Together: Eviction Resistance Written By Cristina Cercone, HUD Certified Housing Counselor at The Waterfront Project Housing instability is often described as a modern crisis. Rising rents, eviction filings, and affordability gaps dominate today’s headlines. But nearly a century ago, communities across the country faced a housing emergency that reshaped how America understands…
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Black History Month and homeownership
Black History Month and Homeownership Written by Maria Mascola, HUD Certified Foreclosure Specialist at The Waterfront Project During Black History Month, we honor and celebrate the many generations of Black Americans who have helped shaped our nation and we reflect on the triumphs and challenges they have faced through U.S. history. The work still needs to be…
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