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Tenancy Program | Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ)

Provides free legal assistance to New Jersey tenants who are facing eviction. Services are available to those who are renters and owe a landlord.

Physical Address

P.O. Box 32040, Newark, NJ 07102

Hours

Mon - Fri 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Application process

Call to schedule an appointment or visit the website to complete an application.

Eligibility

Tenant must be seeking help with a rented home or apartment in New Jersey.

Languages

Spanish

Service area

Bergen County, NJ
Essex County, NJ
Hudson County, NJ
Morris County, NJ
Passaic County, NJ
Sussex County, NJ
Union County, NJ

Agency info

Volunteer Lawyers for Justice (VLJ)

Provides free legal services to low-income people in New Jersey on the following civil (non-criminal) legal issues: eviction defense, consumer debt defense, bankruptcy, criminal record expungement, driver's license restoration, denial of education services public schools, and estate planning. Also provides civil legal assistance to survivors of human trafficking, veterans, and families in Newark's South Ward and regularly hosts legal clinics, know-your-rights seminars, online classes, and more.