Eviction Help Nj

[Joseph Tarallo]

So . . I finally got my first multi family and have problems smh .. The tenant in the one apartment is the same from previous owner.  They're not paying rent and are 23 days late..  I sent out a notice for future rent payments, and a late payment letter.  Also spoke with tenants personally but they just keep saying tomorrow. . . I've come to the conclusion they're going to be a headache and don't plan to pay. . . I want to get the eviction process going.  Do I need to give them notice to quit before filing a court day? Or once a tenant is late I'm able to start eviction process with courts ??

[Bill S.]

@Joseph Tarallo you need to start "the process of eviction" ASAP. I don't know your state laws but hopefully someone from New Jersey will see this and chime in. Generally the process is that you must give them notice that you are going to file an eviction and then if they don't pay you file. Usually there is specific language you must use in your notices etc. 

The best route is to find a local attorney that specializes in representing landlords. Every major area has them. They handle more than 50% of the eviction cases in your county. Google for attorneys also if the local county court records are online you can sometimes search and see who does the most. You might be able to call the court on Monday and if you get lucky someone from the court might share a couple of names. Finally if you have the time make a trip down to the court and watch the eviction proceedings. It is very educational. Call ahead to make sure that they have evictions that day as some smaller courts only do them on specific days.

To move the fastest you will want an attorney and not a DIY. You might also be able to google landlord tenants laws for your state and learn some more.

Post back if you have specific questions about he process.