12836 – Request for Residential Warrant of Removal – New Jersey

The “12836 – Request for Residential Warrant of Removal” form is a legal document used in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Special Civil Part, specifically for landlord-tenant disputes. This form is intended for landlords, general partners, or authorized officers/agents of corporations or limited liability companies who need to request a warrant for the removal of a tenant from a residential property. This document ensures that the applicant understands the seriousness of the request and the legal implications of providing false information. It is a critical step in the legal process of evicting a tenant from a residential property.

Filling out this form accurately is essential for the eviction process. Follow these step-by-step instructions to complete the form correctly:

Applicant Information

1. • Name: Enter your full legal name.
   • Attorney ID Number: If you are an attorney, provide your Attorney ID Number. If you are not an attorney, leave this field blank.
   • Address: Provide your complete mailing address, including street, city, state, and ZIP code.
   • Telephone Number: Enter a valid phone number where you can be reached.
   • Email Address: Provide a current email address for correspondence.

Court Information

1. • Plaintiff: Enter the full name of the plaintiff (the person or entity initiating the eviction).
   • County: Indicate the county where the case is being filed.
   • Docket Number: Write the docket number assigned to the case (if available).
   • Defendant: Enter the full name of the defendant (the tenant being evicted).

Certification Statement

1. • Role: Check the appropriate box to indicate your role in the matter:
     • Landlord
     • General partner of the partnership
     • Authorized officer or agent of a corporation or limited liability company
   • Date of Summary Dispossession Action: Fill in the date when the landlord/tenant summary dispossession action was filed in the Special Civil Part of the Law Division.
   • Type of Judgment for Possession: Check the appropriate box to indicate how the judgment for possession was issued:
     • By consent
     • After breach
     • After default
     • At trial
   • Date of Judgment for Possession: Enter the date when the judgment for possession was issued.

Signature Section

1. • Date: Write the date you are signing the form.
   • Signature: Sign the form to certify that the statements made are true. Remember, providing false information can lead to punishment.
   • Printed Name: Print your full name below your signature.

Ensure all information is accurate and up to date. If any information changes after submitting the form, you have a continuing obligation under Rule 1:4-8 to amend the certification. By carefully following these instructions, you can ensure that your “Request for Residential Warrant of Removal” form is filled out correctly, helping to facilitate a smooth eviction process.