They quickly identified legal errors in the landlordโs eviction complaint. They also discovered charges added to the rent amount that the tenant did not legally owe.
After advocating with the court clerk, the judge, and the landlordโs attorney, the judgment was vacated and they secured a 30-day adjournment to resolve the case.
Beyond the courtroom, our team ensured she had the resources to move forward. With the help of our CEDD navigator partner, Newark Community Solutions, they connected her to rental assistance, giving her the lifeline she desperately needed.
This is the power of legal advocacy.
Every day, CHLP fights to protect tenants from unjust evictions, ensuring that no one is left behind. But we canโt do it alone.
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