Property Owners File Suit Against Union City Over Rent, Eviction Freezes
A non-profit made up of local property owners are challenging two ordinances halting rent increases and tenant evictions amid COVID-19, claiming the new laws violate their civil rights.
Jersey City Freezes Rent at Most Smaller Buildings Amid COVID-19
The council’s recently passed ordinance outlaws rent increases through at least August at many properties that have four apartments or less and at all rent-controlled units.
Tenants in N.J. Can Pay Their Rent with Security Deposits During COVID-19
A new Executive Order lets renters put funds being held as security deposits towards paying rent as state officials continue to weigh a separate $100 million rent relief bill.
N.J. Renters Could Get Relief Under Proposed COVID-19 Assistance Bill
New Jersey’s State Senate has advanced legislation that would set aside $100 million for tenants that are struggling to pay their rents during the coronavirus pandemic.
EXCLUSIVE: Former Public Official Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges Involving Orange Conspiracy
Jersey Digs has learned that a former official with the Jersey City Redevelopment Agency and the Newark Community Economic Development Corporation has pleaded guilty in connection with an alleged conspiracy involving the Orange Public Library. In part, Franklyn Ore allegedly used money that was supposed to serve low-income families on “entertainment and restaurants.”
Newark Sues NYC Over a Program That Has Relocated 1,198 Homeless Families to the...
Newark filed a lawsuit saying that New York City is violating interstate commerce rules by coercing families to sign leases for illegal and uninhabitable apartments.
Letter to Editor: No, More Airbnb Regulations Won’t Solve Jersey City’s Woes
Regardless if you are in favor or against short-term rentals, be informed before you vote, because neither the short-term rentals platforms nor the hotel industry have your best interest in mind.
Exchange Physical Therapy Opens Hoboken Office, Plans to Expand Further
Exchange Physical Therapy – a Jersey City-based chain of physical therapy offices owned by Jaclyn Fulop (wife of Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop) – recently expanded to a new location in Hoboken.
Following Complaints, Hoboken Hires Two ‘Micromobility’ Officers to Enforce Scooter Safety
Hoboken residents have complained on social media about people riding on sidewalks, riding two to a scooter, and allowing kids to ride. Now, the city has hired two 'micromobility officers' to enforce safety.
Jersey City Suspends Food Truck Fees, Will Re-Work Ordinance
A new rule that would charge food trucks up to $200 a day to operate on certain Downtown streets has been suspended for now as officials have vowed to revamp the policy following community pushback.
