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Eviction in Cumberland County, New Jersey

Where eviction cases are filed in Cumberland County, what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.

Quick facts: eviction in Cumberland County

Eviction court
Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Special Civil Part - Landlord/Tenant Section (Cumberland County) — Superior Court, Special Civil Part (landlord/tenant) Court page
Filing fee
$50 for one defendant/tenant; $5 for each additional defendant/tenant; $7 service fee per tenant/defendant served by the Special Civil Part Officer. New Jersey Courts - What Are the Filing Fees? (Landlord/Tenant)
Notice before filing (state law)
No notice to quit is required before filing for nonpayment of rent. The written notice requirement of N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.2 expressly excludes nonpayment (and failure to pay a valid rent increase). The tenant can stop the case by paying the rent claimed plus accrued costs to the court clerk on or before entry of final judgment. After a warrant of removal is posted, or a lockout is carried out, for nonpayment, the tenant has 3 business days to pay all rent due. The landlord must accept that payment (cash, certified check, money order, or a rental-assistance program or charity) and the case is then dismissed. New Jersey rules
HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026)
$1,673/month HUD
Renter households
17,999 (34% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in Cumberland County

Eviction cases in Cumberland County are heard by the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Special Civil Part - Landlord/Tenant Section (Cumberland County) (Superior Court, Special Civil Part (landlord/tenant)).

Court eviction page · Self-help center

Landlord/tenant complaints are filed with the Special Civil Part in the county where the rental is located. Self-represented landlords may upload through the Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) system or file by mail or in person; attorneys must use eCourts. The trial date on the summons is at least 21 days after service. If both sides appear, they may first meet with trained court staff to try to settle; settlements in residential cases where the tenant has no lawyer must be reviewed and approved by the judge. Tenants file a Tenant Case Information Statement (no written answer) and must appear.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Cumberland County

$50 for one defendant/tenant; $5 for each additional defendant/tenant; $7 service fee per tenant/defendant served by the Special Civil Part Officer.

Statewide fees. Checks payable to 'Treasurer, State of New Jersey'; JEDS card payments carry a 3% processing fee.

Source: New Jersey Courts - What Are the Filing Fees? (Landlord/Tenant)

How eviction cases work locally

Settlement with court staffParties who both appear may meet with trained, neutral court staff to try to settle before a judge hears the case.
Source: Official source

The New Jersey eviction process

New Jersey state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Cumberland County:

  1. Notice: none for nonpayment; a notice to cease and/or notice to quit for other good causes (3 days to 3 years depending on the ground) (N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.2)
  2. File a verified complaint with the Special Civil Part in the county where the property is located; tenant is served with summons
  3. Trial; tenant may stop a nonpayment case by paying the rent claimed plus costs to the clerk on or before final judgment (N.J.S.A. 2A:18-55)
  4. Judgment for possession; no warrant of removal may issue until 3 days after judgment (N.J.S.A. 2A:18-57)
  5. Court officer serves the warrant, which may not be executed before the third day after service, excluding weekends and court holidays, and only between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. (N.J.S.A. 2A:42-10.16). In nonpayment cases the tenant has 3 business days after the warrant is posted or the lockout to pay all rent due (2A:42-10.16a)
  6. Removal by a court officer only; court keeps jurisdiction for 10 days after execution for tenant applications. A hardship stay of up to 6 months after judgment is available if the tenant pays all arrears and keeps paying (N.J.S.A. 2A:42-10.6)

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Rent in Cumberland County

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the Vineland, NJ MSA (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio$1,280
1 bedroom$1,375
2 bedrooms$1,673
3 bedrooms$2,303
4 bedrooms$2,311

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Cumberland County: $1,282/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

County tenant ordinance

No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified; eviction procedure follows state law. City rules, if any, are on city pages.

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Cumberland County?
Eviction cases in Cumberland County are filed with the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Special Civil Part - Landlord/Tenant Section (Cumberland County).
How much does it cost to file an eviction in Cumberland County?
$50 for one defendant/tenant; $5 for each additional defendant/tenant; $7 service fee per tenant/defendant served by the Special Civil Part Officer.
Where can I get help with an eviction in Cumberland County?
Legal Services (Cumberland County) - phone listed by NJ Courts; Legal Services of New Jersey - LSNJLAW Hotline.
What is the fair market rent in Cumberland County?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $1,673 per month (1-bedroom: $1,375).

General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.