how do i stop a writ of possession im a tenant not the owner in nj,?
Hi Teema, You should contact a lawyer. As I see it once a writ of possession is issued there is not too much you can do, unless of course, you have a vaild lease. You should contact an attorney immediately. See Clipped Info: The Sheriff’s deed will allow the owner to apply to the Superior Court for a Writ of Possession, which is required in the event you need to have occupants evicted from the property. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to notify the prior owner and/or occupant, if any, that the property has transferred title and the premises must be vacated. If an occupant does not voluntarily comply with the request, the purchaser must apply to the N.J. Superior Court for a Writ of Possession. Should there be valid lease or rental tenants occupying the property, the lease would bind the new owner. Any requests to have valid rental tenants removed will have to go thru landlord/tenant court. The Sheriffs office will serve the Writ of Possession upon the defendant after it is de
