Newark Community Meeting Will Discuss New State Eviction Law

NEWARK, NJ — Worried about being evicted amid the pandemic in Newark? There may be a way to avoid losing your home – and it starts with staying informed, officials say.

Newark city officials will hold a community meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. via Facebook and Zoom.

The meeting will discuss recent changes to the state’s eviction ban, which will end on Sept.1 for some residents and Jan. 1, 2022 for others. Read More: NJ COVID Eviction Law Is Game Changer For Renters, Landlords

According to a municipal flyer:

“New Jersey’s eviction protection is not automatic. To be safe, due to changes in the law, every tenant who is behind in paying rent should file a certification to benefit from the protection. Tenants should self-certify, even if a case has not been filed against them.”

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