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TENANTS NOW is not part of the Newark Housing Authority (NHA). We help you reach the right office. We cannot make decisions for NHA.
What to say
You can read this out loud on the phone or at the office.
- Hello. My name is ____.
- I need help in my language. My language is ____.
- Please give me an interpreter. It can be on the phone or in person.
- I got a notice from NHA. Please explain it to me in my language.
- Please tell me if there is a deadline.
- Please write down your name and the date I asked.
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NHA language access contact
NHA's website says you can ask for an interpreter at meetings and hearings, and ask for any NHA notice to be explained out loud in your language.
Call 973-273-6251Email: cwatson@newarkha.org
newarkha.org/About-Us/Language-Access-DocumentsChecked on the official website on 10/27/2026.
Letter asking for language help
Choose your language and how you want to be contacted. You can change any words. Then print it and give it to NHA or your property office.
Printing this letter does not mean an interpreter has been arranged. NHA must answer you. Keep a copy and write down the date you gave it.
Date: 10/27/2026
To: Newark Housing Authority (or my property management office)
Subject: Request for language assistance
My name is ____________. I have limited English proficiency. My preferred language is Spanish.
I am asking for:
- An interpreter for my meetings, appointments, recertifications, and any hearing.
- An oral explanation, in my language, of any notice you send me.
- Written translations of important documents when available.
Please contact me by phone.
Please tell me in writing how and when language assistance will be provided. Please keep this request in my file.
Thank you.
Signature: ____________________