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While New Jerseyans cannot be kicked or locked out of their homes through at least mid-July because of a COVID-related moratorium, tens of thousands of renters are behind on payments and face eviction once the moratorium lifts, putting both landlords and tenants at financial risk.
To prepare for an impending flood of landlord-tenant cases, New Jersey should hire and train legal specialists, create a streamlined case settlement process and connect renters with financial assistance, according to a 69-page report released Wednesday by a special committee formed by New Jersey Chief Justice Stuart Rabner.
Among the 18 recommendations:
Trials should be virtual whenever possible once the moratorium lifts to eliminate crowded calendar calls.