Tenant stopped paying rent, violated the lease, or simply refuses to leave? Our New Jersey eviction attorneys handle everything from drafting the notice to quit and filing for summary possession in the Special Civil Part, to representing you at the hearing and securing a writ of possession — so you can reclaim your property lawfully and efficiently.
As dedicated NJ eviction attorneys, we represent residential and commercial landlords across New Jersey. Whether you are dealing with a tenant who has not paid rent, one who is violating the lease, or a holdover occupant who refuses to vacate, we guide you through every stage of the NJ eviction process: from drafting legally compliant notices to representing you before the Special Civil Part of the Superior Court and enforcing the writ of possession.
From serving a legally compliant notice to quit to securing a judgment for possession and enforcing the writ, here is how our NJ eviction attorneys protect your property rights at every stage.
A defective notice is the most common reason NJ eviction cases get thrown out of court. We draft every predicate notice required by New Jersey law — 3-day, 30-day, or notice to cease followed by notice to quit — tailored to the specific cause and tenancy type, so your case is airtight from day one.
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When a tenant fails to pay rent, NJ law allows immediate action. We file the Complaint for Summary Possession with the Special Civil Part of the Superior Court, attend the hearing on your behalf, and pursue a Judgment for Possession so you can move forward without costly delays.
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Unauthorized occupants, illegal activity, property damage, or chronic lease violations require a different legal approach than non-payment. Our NJ eviction lawyers identify the correct "good cause" ground under the Anti-Eviction Act, serve the right notices, and build a solid record for court.
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When a lease has expired and the tenant refuses to vacate, or after a court judgment the occupant still won't leave, we obtain and enforce the Writ of Possession through the county sheriff — ensuring a lawful, documented lockout that protects you from counter-claims.
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Commercial evictions in New Jersey follow different rules than residential cases. Whether your business tenant has stopped paying rent, subletting without permission, or operating outside the lease terms, our NJ eviction attorneys handle the entire process from notice through court judgment and enforcement.
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Illegal activity on the premises, serious property damage, or threats to other tenants may allow for an expedited 3-day notice and a faster eviction timeline in NJ. We respond urgently when the situation calls for it, and advise on every step landlords must follow to avoid self-help eviction liability.
Request a ConsultationOne call handles the full process — from the first eviction notice to the final sheriff lockout — for residential and commercial landlords across all of New Jersey.
A problem tenant only gets more costly the longer you wait. Here is what New Jersey landlords and property managers can count on the moment they call, whether the issue is a first-time missed rent payment or a long-running unlawful occupancy.
Round-the-clock dispatch for emergency eviction situations — non-payment, illegal occupancy, and lease violations — across all New Jersey counties.
Call Us NowWe are NJ-based eviction attorneys, not a distant out-of-state call center. From Newark and Jersey City to Trenton, Atlantic City, and beyond, we serve landlords fast — for eviction notices, court filings, summary possession hearings, and writ enforcement throughout the state.
New Jersey's eviction laws are among the most tenant-protective in the country, and procedural errors — a wrong notice, a missed time period, an omitted certification — can derail an otherwise valid case. The honest answer to "how long does an eviction take in New Jersey?" depends on the cause, the county, and whether the tenant contests. An uncontested non-payment case may resolve in a few weeks; a contested lease-violation case can take longer. Working with an experienced NJ eviction attorney from the start almost always results in a faster outcome and far fewer dismissed filings.
Under the NJ Anti-Eviction Act (N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1), landlords must have "good cause" to evict most tenants. Common grounds include failure to pay rent, habitual late payment, violation of lease terms, disorderly conduct, damage to the property, using the premises for illegal activity, and refusal to accept reasonable lease changes at renewal. Owner-occupant landlords with fewer than three rental units have additional grounds available. Our NJ eviction attorneys identify which ground applies to your situation and which notices are legally required before filing.
A lawful New Jersey eviction follows a specific sequence: serve the correct notice to cease (where required) and notice to quit, then file a Complaint for Summary Possession with the Special Civil Part of the Superior Court, attend the hearing, and — if you prevail — request a Judgment for Possession and eventually a Writ of Possession enforced by the county sheriff. Corporate and LLC landlords must be represented by an attorney in NJ court. Even individual landlords benefit enormously from legal representation, as tenants often raise affirmative defenses such as habitability issues or retaliatory eviction claims that require experienced counter-argument.
Answers to the most common questions New Jersey landlords ask about eviction law, legal fees, notices, timelines, and what to do when a tenant situation turns urgent.
See why New Jersey landlords and property managers call us first when a tenant situation requires fast, professional legal action.
My tenant hadn't paid rent in four months and I had already tried to handle it myself. The case got thrown out because my notice was wrong. These attorneys reviewed everything, served the correct notice, filed right away, and we had a judgment for possession within weeks. I wish I had called them first.
I manage a small apartment building in Jersey City and had a very difficult tenant causing problems for the whole building. The team walked me through the right notices under the Anti-Eviction Act, represented me at the Special Civil Part hearing, and the tenant was out in about six weeks. Professional, clear, and exactly what they quoted.
Dealing with a non-paying tenant, a lease violation, or a holdover occupant who won't leave? Reach out and we will review your case and outline your legal options, for residential and commercial landlords across all of New Jersey.
