Newark Targets Slumlords in Bold Move | Newark News

Newark just dropped a major blow against slumlords, filing its first official complaint against NJ Best Management — a company allegedly exploiting tenants, ignoring rent control, and neglecting basic safety and maintenance. Despite city offers to collaborate and fix things, the company allegedly raised rents illegally by over five percent. Mayor Ras Baraka’s “Bad Landlord List” initiative is now in full swing, signaling Newark’s serious commitment to holding landlords accountable and protecting renters’ rights — this is just the beginning of a city standing up for its people. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7bc3fb8355c154e6