NJ Ecourts did the tenant get served by the officer?

Question

How can I know if the tenants have been served by the NJ courts? I have a trial date does that mean they were served? I also see under SVC status (PS, PS, PS) there's three tenants, safe to assume they were served?

(Saw them starting to move out yesterday they have not communicated or provided fwd address) Let's call them The Rushmores, they have overstayed unpaid for 7 months now!)

***I had a nightmare tenant (let's call them The Crystals) that didn't provide a fwd address either in the past and kept saying they would sue for the security deposit blabla but never did anything, kept the security deposit for their last month so they didn't overstayed, therefore I didn't chase them for the rest of the lease amount since they vacated, happy they were gone.

In the case actions I see an officer was assigned, this is the first time I see this portal (created account to be able to look up the case once I saw the Rushmores packing up and leaving? on Friday 5pm), noticed it Friday 5:30pm so couldn't ask my lawyer which was the one who submitted the complaint,yes I have a docket number.

Thanks everyone I'm new to this! I gave them fictional names so it's easier to differentiate the past case.

Marlene Arabia · Answer

If you click on the mail envelop icon it will provide you with the information you are seeking. In landlord/tenant, the Court will serve the tenants for you. If you have any other questions, please feel free to reach out.

Nathan Gesner · Answer

Different courts do it differently. In my District, the court serves the tenants a Summons for the court hearing and I get a copy as evidence. I can also call the court clerk and ask if they've been served. I can also ask if the defendant has called in to verify they will be present for the hearing.

In my experience, many tenants will disappear before the court hearing. If they move out, you can choose to cancel the eviction hearing and just take the property back. However, you may want to continue with the hearing if you feel it is necessary to seek a judgment for money owed. Since they are seven months behind, I recommend you go for the judgment. You can turn it over to collections and maybe get some of that money back.

Paola Astrid · Answer

Thank you! I will, I know where they work too so hopefully that will be helpful. Thank you!