Tenant ’ s Rights Rent Board Counsel

2026-11-03

The successful attorney among his / her other duties may be requested to do any or all of the following : 1 . Provide and distribute information to tenants regarding federal , state and municipal laws affecting the rights and duties of landlords and tenants . 2 . Distribute information specifically dealing with tenants ’ legal rights ; 3 . Write and publish information pamphlets , leaflets or booklets providing information on tenant / landlord rights and duties ; 4 . Operate a hotline to provide advice to tenants ; 5 . Promote , sponsor and organize tenants ’ rights workshops to disseminate information between tenants and tenant groups and assist tenants in organizing to protect tenants ’ rights ; 6 . Receive and forward to appropriate agencies of the city complaints from tenants relating to the administrative action or inaction of any department ; 7 . Give free advice and assistance to apartment dwellers in their dealings with the city rent leveling board hearings before the Board ; 8 . Appear before Union City Rent Leveling Board hearings on behalf of tenants as assigned by the City ; 9 . Any other matters as directed by the appropriate City official ( s ).

New Jersey

2026-04-29