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NJ Supreme Court Hears Affordable Housing Arguments

Townsquare News Network — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 01:53:36 +0000

The New Jersey Supreme Court is once again reviewing affordable housing.

NJ Can't Take Affordable Housing Funds

Townsquare News Network — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 21:50:49 +0000

A New Jersey appeals court panel has ruled that New Jersey's Department of Community Affairs cannot take affordable housing funds away from towns.

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Affordable Housing Battle Could Impact Your Taxes [AUDIO]

Stacy Proebstle — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 13:00:15 +0000

The state Assembly held a hearing Wednesday on the Christie Administration's efforts to claim $160 million in affordable housing funds for the state.

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Affordable Housing Money Forfeiture Process Starts Today [AUDIO]

Rosetta Key — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 13:00:22 +0000

Time's up! Municipalities with hefty Affordable Housing Trust Funds could soon be hearing from the Council On Affordable Housing (COAH) to relinquish those funds to the state. However, Bill Dressel of the New Jersey League of Municipalities says towns are allowed due process.

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NJ Can Seize Affordable Housing Money, With Catch

Townsquare News Network — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 12:47:49 +0000

An appeals court panel had decided the state can seize up to $200 million towns have set aside for affordable housing, but not without giving them a right to contest.

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Foreclosures Could See New Life [AUDIO]

Dino Flammia — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 13:00:47 +0000

The New Jersey Residential Foreclosure Transformation Act was approved this week by the Assembly Appropriations Committee, aimed at reviving the stagnant economy and increasing home ownership.

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NJ Foreclosures Could Turn Into Affordable Housing

Dino Flammia — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 15:03:41 +0000

Are abandoned properties a problem in your area? If so, a measure headed to the full New Jersey Assembly could be the solution.

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NJ Marks 40-Year Anniversary of Housing Ruling

Townsquare News Network — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:40:27 +0000

Activists and scholars are marking the 40th anniversary of the first ruling issued in an affordable housing lawsuit that has been debated in New Jersey ever since.

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NJ Court Hands Governor Christie a Loss on Housing Authority

Townsquare News Network — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:57:39 +0000

A New Jersey appeals court has ruled that Gov. Chris Christie exceeded his authority when he abolished the state's affordable housing authority.

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