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Eviction in Gloucester County, New Jersey

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

Quick facts: eviction in Gloucester County

Eviction court
Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Special Civil Part - Landlord/Tenant (Gloucester County) — Superior Court, Special Civil Part Court page
Filing fee
$50 landlord/tenant complaint (one defendant) + $5 for each additional defendant + $7 Special Civil Part officer service fee. Warrant of removal: $35 + $7 officer service fee. New Jersey Courts, Landlord/Tenant self-help page; Landlord Tenant Frequently Asked Questions (11483)
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
Renter households
22,370 (20% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-28

Where eviction cases are filed in Gloucester County

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

Court eviction page · E-filing · Self-help center

Landlord/tenant complaints are filed with the Special Civil Part Clerk in the county where the rental property is located. Self-represented filers can submit through the Judiciary Electronic Document Submission (JEDS) system; attorneys use eCourts.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Gloucester County

$50 landlord/tenant complaint (one defendant) + $5 for each additional defendant + $7 Special Civil Part officer service fee. Warrant of removal: $35 + $7 officer service fee.

Warrant of removal fee from the Judiciary's Landlord Tenant FAQ (https://www.njcourts.gov/sites/default/files/forms/11483_landlord_tenant_faq.pdf). Statewide fees.

Source: New Jersey Courts, Landlord/Tenant self-help page; Landlord Tenant Frequently Asked Questions (11483)

The New Jersey eviction process

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

Median gross rent in Gloucester County: $1,531/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

County tenant ordinance

No county-level landlord-tenant ordinance identified. Municipal rules, if any, are on city pages.

Eviction help in Gloucester County

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Gloucester County?
Eviction cases in Gloucester County are filed with the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Special Civil Part - Landlord/Tenant (Gloucester County).
How much does it cost to file an eviction in Gloucester County?
$50 landlord/tenant complaint (one defendant) + $5 for each additional defendant + $7 Special Civil Part officer service fee. Warrant of removal: $35 + $7 officer service fee.
Where can I get help with an eviction in Gloucester County?
Legal Services of New Jersey - LSNJLAW Hotline; NJ DCA Office of Eviction Prevention (CEDD program).

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.