NOT renewing a yearly lease in NJ

[Jake Recz]

I have a tenant on a yearly lease in NJ. That's his first year there. The lease is up in December. I do not want to renew it and he is aware. He actuslly likes the idea as hes tryiing to buy a house. We spoke about it and I told him that if he decided to move out early he will still be receiving his full security deposit back if property is not damaged. I'm trying to move back into the house. What's my course of action? Paperwork, notice wise. Id like to keep everything by the book. I want to make sure he moves out. He's looking to buy a house but it appears that the process is not going too smooth for him for whatever reason. Im just tryiing to make sure he is out by december... 

[Wade Garrett]

Send him notice of non-renewal now. If you work something out in the meantime, great. If he's still there Dec 1 morning, go to the courthouse and file for eviction THAT DAY. He won't be there more than 5 weeks start to finish. And in that case, you'll keep his deposit.