Tenant not paying rent during COVID in NJ

[Neil Nagaria]

Hello all

I have multiple single family properties in NJ. During these difficult times I have not pressed anyone for there rents, fortunately I’ve been paid on time by all of them except one. I believe her and her husband are getting unemployment and have received stimulus checks for the family however she’s denying it. She seems to want to work the system and have other agencies pay her rent. This has has been going on since April. She got any agency to pay $1000 of her $1800 rent.  And hasn’t paid anything for may or June. Ive reached out to her multiple times to try and work things out with her. Even sent her a certified letter with all attempted dates of communication. Her lease is scheduled to expire on July 31st. My contract states for a 30 day notice, but I’m planning to send a certified letter 45 days prior. NJ state laws are tough, and although you can’t just do a non-renewal, you can if they haven’t paid any rent. I’m not sure if the recent COVID rules apply to this,as this is technically not an eviction, which isn’t allowed at the current time based in my understanding.  I have a deposit of $2700, which she has already burned through. On vacating the premises, is it possible to take her to court for repairs/ damage?  I’d appreciate any suggestions or comments anyone else may have.