[NJ] How do I file a summons for eviction?
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How to File a Complaint in Landlord Tenant Court
Complete Forms
Verified Complaints
The landlord must provide the correct name(s) and address(es) for each tenant named as a defendant. Also, the complaint must identify the tenant(s) as individuals, proprietorship, partnership, or corporation.
Tenancy Summons and Return of Service
You must file the following documents with the complaint, or your complaint will not be served on the tenant and your case will not proceed.
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Landlord Case Information Statement (LCIS)
Landlord(s) must complete a Case Information Statement and file it with the court with the complaint. The information contained in the Case Information Statement is not admissible as evidence.
Do not include personal identifiers such as social security numbers on the copy of the documents that you file with the court. Complete the forms, make a copy, and then redact the personal identifiers on the copies you will submit to the court.
- A copy of the lease, (or, if the lease exceeds 10 pages, the relevant portions of the lease)
- Registration Statement
- Certification of Lease and Registration Statement
For cases involving something other than non-payment of rent, include all notices that were sent to the tenant which will be used at the trial.
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I have never done this before and am very nervous that I am doing it correctly.
I understand that trying something new can be nerve-wracking. What specific legal issue are you seeking assistance with?
I need to evict a tenant in Ocean County NJ. I have already served the quit or pay with no response. I understand that the notice of eviction is the next step. Does this service make arrangements to serve the tenant?
Have you already taken any steps regarding this issue, or is this your first time addressing it?
As I said above, I have already served the Quit or Pay document. I guess you are not a live person.
Is there anything else the Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured they’ll be able to help with eviction process.
I don't know.
Hello, my name is Benjamin, and I have been a licensed attorney for over 19 years. I look forward to assisting you with your question. Have you already filed the summons for eviction with the local courts?
No. That’s what I was trying to do. Is there another form?
I sent the Pay or Quit 30 days ago with no response from the tenant.
This may not be a good thing for me to be doing.
The next step is to proceed to the local court house and file a summons for eviction once the 30-day period has ended. You were required to file that notice, so you were doing it correctly. Now, you have to proceed with the legal court case.
How to File a Complaint in Landlord Tenant Court
Complete Forms
Verified Complaints
The landlord must provide the correct name(s) and address(es) for each tenant named as a defendant. Also, the complaint must identify the tenant(s) as individuals, proprietorship, partnership, or corporation.
Tenancy Summons and Return of Service
You must file the following documents with the complaint, or your complaint will not be served on the tenant and your case will not proceed.
-
Landlord Case Information Statement (LCIS)
Landlord(s) must complete a Case Information Statement and file it with the court with the complaint. The information contained in the Case Information Statement is not admissible as evidence.
Do not include personal identifiers such as social security numbers on the copy of the documents that you file with the court. Complete the forms, make a copy, and then redact the personal identifiers on the copies you will submit to the court.
- A copy of the lease, (or, if the lease exceeds 10 pages, the relevant portions of the lease)
- Registration Statement
- Certification of Lease and Registration Statement
For cases involving something other than non-payment of rent, include all notices that were sent to the tenant which will be used at the trial.
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