Who would declare a state of emergency on housing? Who wants to scupper the state’s affordable housing law?

Opponents say companies including RealPage use them to drive up rents

Right-to-counsel ordinance, passed last month, is aimed at strengthening tenants’ rights

Advocates call for a permanent emergency assistance program in NJ

The ordinance will limit annual rent increases to 5% in certain buildings

Housing advocates oppose any delay

The aim of a recent ordinance is to stop trend of large investors snatching up properties

Data shows NJ is the seventh most-expensive state in the country for renters

Immigrant advocacy group conducted survey in Elizabeth, Passaic and Perth Amboy

U.S. Senate committee hears testimony that more renters at risk of becoming homeless

The new federal spending bill wouldn't raise or eliminate the cap on state and local tax deductions

New report ranks NJ seventh among costliest places to rent a two-bedroom apartment

Some 16 units will be set aside as affordable housing

New statute was meant to shield tenants who fell behind on rent during pandemic

Many tenants are unaware of protection program or falsely assume automatic protection

Interview with Dean Dafis, who oversees eviction prevention efforts at state Department of Community Affairs

People struggling to make rent payments are advised to apply to the state for help by Dec. 15

Lower-income tenants will still be protected until the end of the year