Central Jersey Legal Services is a nonprofit law firm that provides free legal assistance to low-income residents of Mercer, Middlesex, and Union Counties.

Central Jersey Legal Services is a nonprofit law firm that provides free legal assistance to low-income residents of Mercer, Middlesex, and Union Counties.

Housing Legal Assistance

CJLS can provide tenants and homeowners with free legal assistance to protect their housing. This page is a general explanation of our services.

Eligibility for free legal services is determined on a case-by-case basis. Depending on the facts of your case, you may receive information and advice or we may agree to represent you in court.

We can answer questions and provide assistance with eviction and other landlord/tenant issues. We can also help homeowners facing foreclosure. Eligibility for services is determined on a case by case basis. Some of the types of problems we may assist with are:

  • Eviction Defense
  • Warrants of Removal and Lockouts
  • Foreclosure
  • Apartment Repair Issues
  • Problems with Section 8 or other Housing Subsidies
  • Rent Increases
  • Public Housing
  • Housing Discrimination


This page is a general explanation of our services. Eligibility for free legal services is determined on a case-by-case basis. Depending on the facts of your case, you may receive information and advice or we may agree to represent you in court.

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