To file a complaint contact the Bureau of Housing Inspection at (609) 633-6227 or BHIInspections@dca.nj.
Definition. A verified complaint is a sworn document in which the plaintiff tells the court the facts of the case and states what relief is sought.
Typically, a plaintiff verifies a complaint by attaching a page at the end containing a statement made under oath that: The plaintiff has reviewed the complaint. The plaintiff knows or believes that all allegations that the plaintiff has personal knowledge of to be true.
If you received a summons for a lawsuit, you have 35 days to respond. After this time, you could lose the case by default judgment. To respond to a lawsuit summons, you need to complete the packet “How to File an Answer to a Complaint in Civil Court.” It includes the instructions and answer form.
On a separate page or pages, write a short and plain statement of the answer to the allegations in the complaint. Number the paragraphs. The answer should correspond to each paragraph in the complaint, with paragraph 1 of the answer corresponding to paragraph 1 of the complaint, etc.
Verified Complaints are generally not required, except when ex parte relief is sought or when required by a statute or rule regarding a specific cause of action. N.J.R.
This may be by a sheriffs officer or a private process server. Delivery may also be made at the defendant's home to a member of the household at least 14 years of age. If personal service cannot be made, then the plaintiff has the option of serving the papers by regular and certified mail.
Typically, a plaintiff verifies a complaint by attaching a page at the end containing a statement made under oath that: The plaintiff has reviewed the complaint. The plaintiff knows or believes that all allegations that the plaintiff has personal knowledge of to be true.
When filing a lawsuit in California, the original complaint may be either verified or unverified. If it is verified, the plaintiff makes assertions under the pains and penalties of perjury. A verified complaint also forces the defendant to respond to the lawsuit with a verified answer.
New Jersey Consumers (Residents) who need assistance or would like to file a complaint against Debt Collection Practices, Stores or Businesses, or another New Jersey State Governmental Agency, should access the New Jersey Consumer Affairs website at or call (973) 504-6200.