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Jersey City's council just voted down a crucial ordinance aimed at curbing corporate landlords' tactics that threaten affordable housing—what's next for tenants?

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Council rejects rent‑control expansion aimed at blocking institutional 'shell game'
After hours of testimony from tenants, tenant advocates and small landlords, the council defeated city ordinance 25‑1‑25 — a proposal to expand rent control to properties aggregated under multiple LLCs — by a 3‑3‑2 vote amid worries it would sweep up mom‑and‑pop owners as well as target institutional investors.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Portside Towers residents are demanding action from the Jersey City Council after years of unaddressed code violations and safety concerns—will their voices finally be heard?

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Portside tenants press council after years of alleged code violations and missing protections
Multiple Portside Towers residents and tenant advocates testified that the landlord has repeatedly failed to provide a required resident superintendent, 24/7 uniform security and timely maintenance; they asked the council to enforce existing ordinances, collect fines, and use subpoena powers to obtain compliance.
citizenportal.ai
November 27, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Portside Towers tenants are demanding action from the council after three years of unaddressed violations and thousands of complaints about their living conditions.

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Portside tenants sound alarm after years of documented violations; council urged to use subpoena power
Tenants from Portside Towers and tenant advocates used the public-comment period to press council to enforce rent-control and building code enforcement more aggressively after years of alleged unaddressed violations. Speakers asked the special investigative committee to subpoena records and prod municipal enforcement.
citizenportal.ai
November 15, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Jersey City's proposed rent-control overhaul has sparked fierce public backlash, with advocates warning it undermines tenant protections amidst rising housing struggles.

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Public backlash grows after council introduces rent-control overhaul; president says draft will be reworked
Council President Waterman introduced ordinance 25-107, a proposed change to Jersey City's rent-control regime. Tenants, housing advocates and tenant-rights lawyers testified at length against the measure during public comment, and the council president said a revised, enforceable draft will replace the proposal.
citizenportal.ai
October 25, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Jersey City tenants are fighting back against illegal rent hikes as Mayor Fulop calls for urgent enforcement of rent control laws to protect their rights!

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Mayor Bala urges Jersey City to enforce vital rent control laws for tenant protection
Mayor Bala emphasizes urgent enforcement of Jersey City's rent control laws against landlords.
citizenportal.ai
February 28, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Jersey City residents are rallying for stronger enforcement of rent control laws, highlighting alarming landlord disputes that could have serious consequences.

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Jersey City residents demand enforcement of rent control laws amid ongoing landlord disputes
Council members urged enforcement of laws to prevent tragedies and address landlord registration issues.
citizenportal.ai
January 17, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Residents of Portside Towers are sounding the alarm over inadequate security measures and demanding immediate action from the Jersey City Council to ensure their safety.

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Jersey City tenants demand enforcement of security laws amid rising safety concerns at Portside Towers
Jersey City tenants demand enforcement of security ordinances amid rising safety concerns and negligence.
citizenportal.ai
January 17, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Jersey City tenants are rising up, demanding urgent action against neglectful landlords as frustration boils over in a charged municipal council meeting.

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Jersey City tenants demand urgent action against landlord amid ongoing housing violations
Tenants demand urgent action from Jersey City council against persistent housing violations and landlord neglect.
citizenportal.ai
January 4, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Tenants at 108 Sussex Street are fighting back after a shocking rent control reversal leaves their homes—and rights—hanging in the balance.

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Tenants demand accountability as city reverses rent control determination for 108 Sussex
Tenants demand accountability after controversial rent control reversal at 108 Sussex building.
citizenportal.ai
January 4, 2025 at 2:07 AM