We should make free lawyers for tenants a statewide policy.
Think about how daunting it is to be your own advocate, and go up against a landlord who almost always has an attorney in court. Evictions are roaring back in New Jersey, which comes as no surprise: The moratorium on removals during the pandemic has expired and tenants are being pushed to the brink by 20 to 40% rent hikes, on average, way beyond what their income can sustain.
So it’s good to see Jersey City – the most expensive city to rent an apartment in the nation last year – join Newark, dozens of other cities in America and several states in pushing back against this, by funding free legal assistance that could keep more families in their homes. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
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