How Much Notice Does a Landlord Need to Give a Tenant in New Jersey Before Eviction?
The New Jersey eviction process is a legal recourse used by landlords if a tenant is not paying rent, violates a lease term or stays in the house after his lease has expired. The New Jersey tenant is given a termination notice prior to the actual eviction filing and can avoid the hassle of an eviction if he leaves prior to the hearing.
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Causes
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New Jersey landlords can only pursue eviction for specific causes allowed by New Jersey law. New Jersey has 18 eviction causes, ranging from rent non-payment to illegal activity. New Jersey landlords have to prove the specific cause for eviction, whether it's through proof that payment was not rendered or police reports detailing the disruptive behavior of the tenant.
Notice Periods
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When a landlord is interested in evicting a tenant in New Jersey, he serves the tenant with a termination notice. This notice varies from three days to three years, depending on the reason the landlord wishes to evict the tenant. If the tenant does not get a termination notice informing her of when to move out, the eviction can be dismissed.
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Summons
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The summons is served on the tenant by a process server or sheriff. The date between the summons and the hearing varies depending on the New Jersey court schedule, but a minimum of 10 days must pass prior to the hearing date.
Physical Eviction
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If the judge rules against the tenant, he does not have to move out that same day. The court may give the tenant a specific amount of time to leave, depending on the circumstances. Otherwise the tenant has three days before the landlord can go to the constable to remove the tenant. The tenant gets three days after being served by the constable to leave before the physical eviction takes place.
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