File Eviction even if Moving?

[Alexandra Hansil]

Hi All

I have a rental in NJ. I reviewed the NJ eviction regulations and it basically states that I can file an eviction immediately without notice for non-payment of rent.  However, the tenant is supposed to be moving out at the end of this month, so if I file an eviction, wouldn't that extend the whole process and give them extra time?  Note that they used their deposit for last month's rent so there's no security that I can hold over their heads. They were supposed to pay this month, but obviously they haven't.  Yes, I know, this was a mistake on my part, but we had a lot of other issues we were dealing with.

2 questions:

Do I need to send a Pay or Quit notice.  Based on NJ statutes, it doesn't appear that I need to.  I already sent them a non-renewal notice and they are aware that they need to be out by end of July

Should I start the eviction process or can I collect without going that route?  If so, do I just need to contact the Credit Bureaus?

Thanks All!

[John Thedford]

If you wait and then they fail to move you will have lost valuable time.