Greota

03/22/2026

We’re proud to see our recent tenant rights workshop highlighted. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported this important conversation. Check out the full article to learn more about the event and our continued work in the community. https://tinyurl.com/cebmsfar

03/16/2026

A time was had at this Saturday’s, Tenants Rights Workshop powered by ! So many wonderful faces of the community joined us including some special guests from our beloved city council!

Councilman Monk, , & Council Woman .

A special shoutout to all of our sponsors & Donators , &

Together we will not only stay informed but be build a more unified and powerful East Orange one Workshop at a time!

03/16/2026

A time was had at this Saturday’s, Tenants Rights Workshop powered by Volunteer Lawyers for Justice ! So many wonderful faces of the community joined us including some special guests from our beloved city council!

Councilman Monk , Councilman Leneus, Councilman Awe & Cohncil Woman Fontleroy.

A special shoutout to all of our sponsors for their donations!
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Together we will not only stay informed but be build a more unified and powerful East Orange one Workshop at a time!

03/05/2026

Tenants deserve to understand their rights.

Join the Greater East Orange Tenants Association for a community workshop powered by focused on helping residents learn about tenant protections, eviction processes, and how to organize within their buildings and neighborhoods.

This workshop will cover tenant rights in East Orange, how to file housing complaints, and the steps to begin forming a tenant association. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in a live Q&A session with Councilman Christopher Awe.

Referrals, resources, raffles, and light refreshments will be available for those who attend.

Saturday, March 14, 2026
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
East Orange Public Library
21 S Arlington Ave, East Orange, NJ

Register using the link or QR code on the flyer.

02/22/2026

02/19/2026

Greota’s own Cheryl Gandy talks predatory landlords, and advocates for our community.
Tenants now is the time! Read to learn more.

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East Orange residents raise housing, tenant rights, pedestrian safety and ICE concerns at Second Ward meeting with city leaders and officials.

01/20/2026

Attention
If you do not have heat call City Hall Property Maintenance
(973) 266-5332.
After hours 211.

12/02/2025

Attention All,

ABC7 News visited 75 Prospect Street today and interviewed four of our senior tenants — Mr. Sheldon, Ms. Wright, and the Smiths — regarding the ongoing crisis in the building.

The story will air today at 4:30 PM and again at 5:55 PM.

The visit focused on Catalyst, an out-of-state management company operating on behalf of the foreclosed property, and their attempt to file a Hardship rent increase to $4,112 — despite:
• Units without properly filed Certificates of Habitability,
• Inaccurate or missing rent rolls leading to illegal rent increases,
• And the fact that 75 Prospect is a landmark building suffering from severe disrepair inside, including unsafe and deteriorating conditions that put tenants — many of them seniors — at risk.

These issues highlight serious concerns about tenant safety, legality, and accountability, especially when a building the city recognizes as historic is being allowed to fall into such dangerous neglect.

Please help spread the word so our community stays informed, protected, and supported.

When tenants know their rights, they can defend their homes. ✊🏽🏡💛

10/09/2025

📣 Attention East Orange Renters — Big Changes Are Already in Effect!

As of September 1, 2025, the New Jersey Supreme Court officially changed how Landlord-Tenant court cases are handled statewide.
These updates move cases faster and require landlords to share more information — including local rent control details that matter for East Orange residents.

Here’s what’s changed 👇

1️⃣ Court dates are now listed right away
When you get an eviction summons, it will now include your trial date, time, and location right on the first notice. No more waiting for scheduling updates.

2️⃣ Cases move faster
The courts now schedule hearings within 21 days of when a landlord serves the complaint. That means tenants have less time to prepare — act quickly and seek help if you get papers.

3️⃣ More transparency for East Orange tenants
Under the new rules, landlords must disclose whether the unit is subject to rent control, whether it receives rental subsidies, and the specific reason for eviction.
In East Orange, this directly connects to the city’s Rent Control Ordinance (Chapter 218), which requires landlords to:
✅ Keep annual rent rolls on file with the city
✅ Follow the city’s rent increase limits — generally 4% per year, or 2% for qualified senior tenants
➡️ If your landlord hasn’t filed rent rolls properly, they may not legally be allowed to raise rent or pursue certain actions under the ordinance.

4️⃣ Shorter time for rental assistance delays
If you have an open rental assistance application, the court can now only delay your case for 30 days (previously 60).

5️⃣ Rent vs. fees must be listed separately
Landlords are required to clearly separate base rent from any extra fees or “additional rent.”

6️⃣ Less delay = more urgency
Because everything moves faster, tenants need to:
📌 Keep records of all payments and notices
📌 Respond quickly to any court documents
📌 Reach out for legal help as soon as possible

⚠️ Remember: East Orange has its own rent control laws, but the new statewide court rules now require that those local protections be acknowledged when cases are filed.
The city has acknowledged the issue but has not yet provided a clear solution for tenants impacted by inaccurate rent rolls or missing certificates of habitability — issues that affect many East Orange renters today.

09/03/2025

📢 Big News for Affordable Housing in NJ 📢

The NJ Department of Community Affairs has announced a new application period for the Affordable Housing Trust Fund — with $35 MILLION in funding available statewide! 🏘️

This program is designed to expand access to safe, affordable homes for New Jersey residents.

🔗 Learn more & apply here: https://www.nj.gov/dca/news/news/2025/20250902.shtml

05/26/2025

Come out out ! We are here and ready to share information as we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives for our country.