Navigate Through New Jersey Landlord Tenant Court (Pain Free)

Practicing law in New Jersey landlord-tenant court is a unique experience. It may seem like a straightforward process, but it is anything but straightforward. When you take a deeper dive into landlord-tenant court, it becomes clear that it is an intricate process that even the most seasoned and skillful attorney must learn.

In this program, presented by Lawrence Centanni, you are walked through the pre-trial, trial, and post-trial procedures of a landlord-tenant case in New Jersey. It provides an introduction to landlord-tenant practice, where you will learn strategies and techniques from start to finish when handling these types of matters. The course will provide information on the following areas:

• The Summary Dispossess Act, NJSA 2A:18-53; 

•  The Anti Eviction Act; 2A:18-61.1 et seq.;

• Serving mandatory notices;

• Court procedures;

• Trial;

• Defenses to eviction;

• Post-judgment proceedings; and 

• Common pitfalls

Learning Objectives:

1. Analyze the Summary Dispossess Act, NJSA 2A:18-53, and the Anti Eviction Act; 2A:18-61.1 et seq.
2. Discuss strategies and techniques when handling these types of matters
3. Identify court procedures and common pitfalls in New Jersey landlord-tenant court
4. Review defenses to eviction, what happens at trial, and post-judgment proceedings