Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New Jersey

section eight voucher

I am landlord in Middlesex County in New Jersey. I have not received a voucher for 2 months, since my tenants lease renewed. I was never notified until the middle of January that I wasn't going to receive a payment until February 1 and that I would receive 2 checks. I still have not received any payment from them. If I do not receive payment from the state, but my tenants have paid their portion, can I still file for eviction? Community affairs told me the checks are cut already and I would not be receiving a payment until next month. Do I have any recourse? I don't think landlords have any rights in New Jersey.


Asked on 2/02/07, 6:28 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bruce Gudin Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin & Plaza Esqs.

Re: section eight voucher

You cannot evict the tenant if sec. 8 does not make their payment. We serve a Notice of Claim on them, and then file suit to collect if they do not pay.

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Answered on 2/02/07, 6:42 pm


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