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Debt Collector Calling You in New Jersey? What They Can and Cannot Do
Debt collectors have rules. If a collector is calling nonstop, threatening you, using abusive language, or lying about what can happen, you may have protections. If anyone threatens immediate violence or says they are coming…
Small Claims & Consumer Help
How to File a Small Claims Complaint in New Jersey
If someone owes you money in New Jersey, small claims may be a practical way to recover it without starting a complicated…
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Government Benefits
Denied NJ SNAP Benefits? How to Request a Fair Hearing
If your NJ SNAP benefits were denied, reduced, or cut off, you may have the right to challenge the decision through a…
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Workplace Rights
Workplace Harassment in New Jersey: How to Report It and Protect Yourself
Workplace harassment can be stressful, embarrassing, and frightening. In New Jersey, harassment may become a protected-rights issue when it is tied to…
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Government Benefits
New Jersey Unemployment Denied: How to Appeal the Decision
A denied unemployment claim is frustrating, but it is not always final. In New Jersey, you can appeal the decision and ask…
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Workplace Rights
Fired Without a Fair Reason in New Jersey? When Termination May Raise Concerns
New Jersey, like many states, generally allows at-will employment. That means an employer may be able to fire someone for many reasons…
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Workplace Rights
Unpaid Wages in New Jersey: How to File a Wage Claim
If your employer did not pay you for all hours worked, you may have options in New Jersey. Wage issues can include…
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Tenant Rights
No Heat in a New Jersey Apartment: What the Rules Say and What to Do
No heat is not just uncomfortable. In New Jersey, heat is part of safe and livable housing. During the heating season, landlords…
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Tenant Rights
New Jersey Security Deposit Deadline: When Must Your Landlord Return Your Money?
Your security deposit is your money. In New Jersey, landlords have strict rules about when they must return it and what they…
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Housing & Eviction
Can Your Landlord Lock You Out in New Jersey? Your Rights After an Unlawful Lockout
If you are locked out right now or in danger, call 911. If you are not in immediate danger, here are your…
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Tenant Rights
New Jersey Eviction Hearing: What Happens After You Get Official Papers
Receiving official eviction papers in New Jersey is serious, but it does not mean you are already evicted. It means your landlord…
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Tenant Rights
Can a New Jersey Landlord Raise Your Rent? What Renters Need to Know
A rent increase can put real pressure on a household. In New Jersey, whether your landlord can raise your rent depends on…
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Tenant Rights
Got a 3-Day Notice in New Jersey? What Tenants Need to Do First
Getting a 3-day notice from your landlord can feel terrifying. But in New Jersey, a 3-day notice does not automatically mean you…
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