This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
To file a complaint contact the Bureau of Housing Inspection at (609) 633-6227 or BHIInspections@dca.nj.
New Jersey Eviction Process Timeline Notice Received by TenantsAverage Timeline Issuing and Serving of Summons and Complaint A few days to a few weeks Court Hearing and Judgment for Possession 10 days to 1 month Issuance of Warrant for Removal 3 days Return of Rental Unit 3 days to 6 months1 more row •
A landlord cannot evict tenants or remove their belongings from a rental home without first getting a judgment for possession and then a warrant of removal from the court.
A tenant can defeat an eviction complaint by showing that the steps in the eviction process were not correctly followed, or that cause for eviction does not exist, or that the landlord has not met other duties under the law, particularly the duty to provide the tenant with safe and decent housing.
A landlord cannot evict tenants or remove their belongings from a rental home without first getting a judgment for possession and then a warrant of removal from the court. Only a special civil part officer can perform the eviction on behalf of a landlord.
Changes to the Eviction Protection Program (EPP) Effective August 1, 2024, the New Jersey Eviction Protection Program (EPP) will no longer provide rental assistance to households moving to another unit. EPP assistance will terminate for households receiving EPP assistance if they move on or after August 2, 2024.
Tenant rights grant them the ability to seek housing without any kind of discrimination from their landlord, as well as to ensure habitable housing conditions. New Jersey landlord-tenant law also allows tenants to request property repairs on time.