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The New Jersey Tenant Eviction Process in Essex and Morris County

The two most typical types of actions initiated to evict a tenant in Essex and Morris County are:

Non-Payment.

A non-payment proceeding is initiated to evict a tenant because the tenant has failed to pay rent, despite the landlord’s demand for payment.  A non-payment proceeding is generally faster than a hold-over proceeding, but if the tenant pays the back rent owed on or before the court date, the Court will dismiss your case and will allow the tenant to remain in possession of the premises.  If you are willing to allow your tenant to remain if they pay the back rent owed, a non-payment proceeding may be the solution for you.  New Jersey Landlord-Tenant lawyer Marc P. Feldman can help you.

Hold-Over

A holdover proceeding is initiated to evict a tenant where non-payment of rent is not the main reason for the eviction and there is no written rental agreement for a term that has not yet expired (a written lease).  The primary goal of a hold-over proceeding is the removal of the tenant with no opportunity for the tenant to “pay and stay.”  Hold-over proceedings generally take longer than non-payment proceedings to resolve, however even if your tenant pays the back rent owed, you can still have him or her removed.  If you want your tenants removed from the premises, even if they come current with the rent, a hold-over proceeding may be for you.  New Jersey Landlord-Tenant lawyer Marc P. Feldman can help you.

If you are unsure which type of proceeding is best for you,

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