10513 – Certification by Landlord’s Attorney – Appendix XI-U –  New Jersey

This form, 10513 – Certification by Landlord’s Attorney, effective from November 1, 2001, serves as a certification by a landlord’s attorney in landlord-tenant disputes, specifically within the Special Civil Part of the Superior Court of New Jersey. It is a public document thus it should not include personal identifiers such as Social Security numbers or active financial account details.

This guide will help you complete this form effectively. Follow the steps below to ensure all necessary information is accurately provided.

Section 1: Filing Attorney Information

• Name: Enter the full name of the attorney representing the landlord.
• NJ Attorney ID Number: Provide the New Jersey Attorney Identification Number.
• Address: Fill in the complete address of the attorney’s office.
• Telephone Number: Input the attorney’s contact number.

Section 2: Case Information

• Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Special Civil Part: Specify the court division.
• County: Indicate the county where the case is being filed.
• Docket Number: Enter the docket number assigned to the case.
• Plaintiff: Name the plaintiff, typically the landlord or the landlord-tenant division.
• Defendant: Name the defendant, usually the tenant.

Section 3: Attorney’s Certification

• Attorney Representation: Confirm that you are the attorney representing the landlord in this matter.
• Assertion of Unpaid Rent: State that the landlord asserts the tenant has failed to pay the due rent.
• Review of Laws and Lease: Certify that you have reviewed the relevant federal, state, and local laws, as well as the written lease between the parties. Confirm that any charges and fees sought, apart from the base rent, are permissible under these laws for this action.

Section 4: Signature

• Date: Provide the date when the certification is signed.
• Signature: Sign the document.
• Printed Name: Print the attorney’s full name.

Important Notes

• This form is a public document, so do not include personal identifiers like Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, vehicle plate numbers, insurance policy numbers, active financial account numbers, or active credit card numbers.
• Ensure all statements made in the form are truthful to avoid any legal repercussions for providing false information.

By following these steps, you will complete the Certification by Landlord’s Attorney form accurately and in compliance with legal requirements.