New Jersey Tenants - Held Landlords Accountable

Interview Request: The Jersey Bee is looking to hear from NJ tenants who’ve successfully held landlords accountable The Jersey Bee, a nonprofit, public service news organization working with communities in New Jersey, is working on an explainer series regarding tenant rights in New Jersey. We're looking to speak with tenants who have successfully challenged unfair or illegal landlord practices. Specifically, we're interested in hearing from folks who have: Successfully filed complaints against their landlords Challenged illegal rent increases (especially in rent-controlled or stabilized housing) Fought back against eviction attempts they believed were improper or unlawful Or otherwise held a landlord accountable and saw a positive outcome If you’re open to sharing your experience, it would help inform a broader guide for tenants trying to understand and assert their rights. Please message us directly with your name and a bit of background on your success story with holding a landlord accountable in NJ. We look forward to hearing from you!