Sheriff - Evictions

Landlord / tenant cases that result in an eviction are generally handled by the City Marshals. As in all other matters, the Sheriff handles evictions that involve the enforcement of a court order, usually Supreme Court judgments.

For example, if a property owner buys a property in a foreclosure sale and the tenants refuse to vacate the premises, the owner of the property would seek a court order (called an Order of Possession) that requires the tenants to do so. If the property owner receives the Order of Possession, it means that he or she is entitled to oust the tenants, and the tenants are no longer entitled to possession of the premises. The Order directs the Sheriff to put the owner in full possession of the premises and to remove all other persons and personal property that block the owner's right to the property.

Another, similar example would be as a result of a divorce action where one party is awarded a house, condominium, or cooperative apartment, and the other party refuses to vacate the premises.

Required Forms

Eviction Intake Sheet
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Eviction Form #1
Submit this form when Sheriff is to proceed with an eviction that does not require the removal of personal property from the premises.
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Eviction Form #2 (Vendor)
Submit this form in connection with an eviction that will require a vendor, such as a locksmith, moving van, etc.
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Fee for Serving an Eviction Warrant
$ 130.00

Contact Information
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