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Eviction Question

I am the landlord of an apartment. The tenant has not paid rent in 3 months. As per our contract, I evicted him yesterday. He had someone living with him without my knowledge. I called the police because he (the stranger) would not leave. The police told me I am not allowed to evict him because he has a set of keys to my building. And that I would need to take this complete stranger to court in order to kick him out. So as of right now I am without rent for 3 months and I have a complete stranger living in my apartment and I cannot rent it out until I take him to court. This does not make sense to me. Please tell me I have a right as a landlord to my property.


Asked on 1/03/08, 11:19 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: Eviction Question

I believe that you need to have an attorney to approach the police to

explain that the keys mean nothing.

Call me if you like.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

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Answered on 1/04/08, 12:18 am


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