In our area, they are processed through local JP (Justice of the Peace) courts. 

Think of blind lady justice holding her scale, one side is risk, one side is coc return.

I have my wife who works for the Department of Justice of the United States to call about this matter, maybe that would put some heat up under them.

Another question is, why has it become the responsibility of the landlord to fix the shortcomings of the criminal justice system?

I graduated from AMU with my BA in Criminal Justice and I am currently looking at getting my real estate license here in MD.

My name is Justice and I live in Port Saint Lucie, Florida.

The lease may be terminated in case of any nuisance, disturbance, offensive conduct, illegal drug use, and obstruction of justice for lying to the police officer.

Assuming this strategy works for your finances.Some other factors to consider are how well they take care of the unit, whether they are on fixed income/ability to pay more), your views on affordable housing/social justice, current market conditions (right now seems good for attracting a new tenant), and whether the property still cash flows or works at a below market rent.  

Some background reading concerning the efforts of the NJ State AG and Department of Justice for the district of New Jersey in Hoboken would be advisable.

Basically, if its a good deal already then its just icing on the cake to be in the zone.