New Jersey Eviction court process & timeline

How does the eviction court process work in New Jersey?

The landlord files a summary dispossess complaint with the Special Civil Part, Landlord-Tenant Section, in the county where the unit is. After a judgment for possession, the warrant of removal may not issue until 3 days after judgment and may not be executed until at least 3 days after it is served; the tenant may ask for a stay (Fair Eviction Notice Act).

Verified Source: N.J.S.A. 2A:18-53 et seq. · last checked 2026-10-23