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I went to my first eviction hearing today (non payment of rent - no lawyer). I won a Judgement of Possession by default since my tenant did not show up. I then filed for a Judgement of Possession Certification as well as a Warrant of Possession. It's a good thing another LL was there who also won a judgement and knows the ins and outs already. She helped me on what other things I should do next since you will not get that information from the Office of the Special Civil Part Clerk unless you ask for it. They were:
(1) The phone number of the court officer who would server the warrant.
(2) The form needed to sue for monies owned. Less than $3000 with SMALL CLAIMS COURT and > $3000 with the SPECIAL CIVIL COMPLAINT and SUMMONS (I'm owed $3400). One thing I couldn't believe though is when the clerk told me to call the warrant officer AFTER November because it was already the holidays (Thanksgiving). By NJ law, I have to wait 3 business days before I contact the warrant officer. That means, I should be able to do so on the 25th (Wednesday). I don't like to sound so callous but this dead beat tenant of mine has been staying with me already for 3 months rent free - Unbelievable! So I'll still call the officer on the 25th for the warrant to be served. Should I file to get money back now with the Special Civil Complaint Courts or wait until my tenant is out? If I get judgment here, does it get recorder in his credit report? Thanks
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