The Greater Newark HUD Tenants Coalition (GNHTC) is committed to supporting tenants who are experiencing unsafe housing conditions, unresolved maintenance concerns, or other issues affecting their housing stability.
If you are experiencing problems in your apartment or building, we encourage you to reach out to our coalition. GNHTC works with residents to understand their concerns, provide tenant education and organizing guidance, and connect them with appropriate community resources and support services when needed.
Housing Concerns We Can Help Address
GNHTC works with tenants experiencing a variety of housing-related challenges. Common concerns include:
- Heating & Hot Water Issues: Inadequate heat, lack of hot water, or recurring heating system problems.
- Mold, Moisture & Water Damage: Leaks, water intrusion, persistent dampness, and suspected mold.
- Pest Infestations: Rodents, cockroaches, bedbugs, and other pest-related concerns.
- Unsafe Building Conditions: Electrical hazards, broken elevators, damaged stairways, fire safety concerns, and other maintenance issues.
- Unresolved Repair Requests: Maintenance problems that have not been adequately addressed by property management.
- Landlord or Management Concerns: Difficulties communicating with management, potential retaliation, or other issues affecting tenants’ rights.
- Housing Stability Concerns: Issues involving displacement, eviction threats, or potential loss of housing assistance.
How to Report a Housing Concern
If you are experiencing unsafe housing conditions, unresolved maintenance problems, or other housing-related concerns, we encourage you to contact the Greater Newark HUD Tenants Coalition (GNHTC) by email.
When reaching out, please include your name, the name or location of your apartment building, a brief description of the problem, and the best way to contact you. If available, you may also share relevant photographs, videos, maintenance requests, or other documentation that helps explain your concern. Please avoid sending Social Security numbers, financial account details, or other highly sensitive personal information.
What Happens After You Contact GNHTC?
After receiving your email, a GNHTC representative may follow up with you to learn more about your housing concern. This initial conversation helps us understand what is happening, ask relevant questions, review any information you have shared, and discuss possible next steps.
Depending on your circumstances, GNHTC may provide tenant education, organizing guidance, assistance with identifying appropriate resources, or referrals to housing agencies, legal assistance organizations, and other community partners. Our goal is to help residents understand their options and make informed decisions about addressing their housing concerns.
Contact GNHTC About a Housing Concern
If you are experiencing housing-related concerns and would like to speak with someone from the Greater Newark HUD Tenants Coalition, we encourage you to reach out.
Email: newarkhtc1@gmail.com
Please include a brief description of your concern and your preferred contact information so a coalition representative can follow up with you.
Important: GNHTC is not an emergency response agency. If you are experiencing an immediate emergency or life-threatening situation, call 911.