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Need Attorney to file eviction for New Jersey LLC?
Hello biggerpockets,
My property in Hudson county New Jersey is owned by a LLC. I need to evict a tenant for non-payment now. Do I need to hire an attorney to kick off the eviction process? Or can I file the case myself now and then hire attorney only if I actually need to appear in court? Based on my past experience, most tenants will pay rent when they see the notice. Thank you
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I believe you have to be represented by an attorney for any papers filed in court because the property is in a LLC. Here is the link to the self-help center of NJ Courts, which includes landlord information. The information you're looking for is on page 1 of the 'Info for Landlords' pdf. You could still personally serve tenant with a notice of failure to pay rent and that would be included in any court filings.
Good luck!