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Essex Vicinage

Landlord/Tenant

Virtual Informational Conference

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When:     Thursday, Aug 27, 2020
Time:       1 – 2:15 p.m.
Where :   Virtual Zoom Meeting  –  To access the conference, click the date below
Seminar – Thursday, Aug.27

Essex Vicinage Special Civil Part judges and staff will explain current landlord/tenant court processes. State, county and community providers will discuss a variety of available services, with focus on resources for landlords and tenants.

Participants may submit questions during the conference via the “chat” option.

This is an informational conference only. Individual cases will not be discussed or resolved. 

This conference is free and open to the public. Registration is preferred but not required. For more information or to request an ADA accommodation or interpreter, contact Sarah Hatcher at 973-776-9300, ext 56886 of EssexHelp.Mailbox@njcourts.gov

The Essex Vicinage invites you to our Landlord-Tenant Virtual Informational Conference, presented via Zoom Webinar, for both landlords and tenants on Thursday, August 27 from 1 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.  

This virtual community program will discuss:

• the role of courts in resolving landlord-tenant matters focusing on eviction complaints;
• the current status of court processes relating to non-payment of rent;
• the voluntary pretrial/settlement conference process;
• the rights and responsibilities of landlords;
• the rights and responsibilities of tenants;
• the community resources available to assist landlords and tenants in navigating the process, identifying potential financial assistance, and reducing the risks of housing instability resulting from evictions due to non-payment of rent; and
• the services of the Judiciary Ombudsman Program.

This program will include a brief introduction and overview, presentations, and time for questions from the attendees.  As with all Judiciary community education programs, individual cases cannot be addressed.

Advance registration is strongly recommended.
To register, click the appropriate link below: 

August 27th: 
https://njcourts.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eHoMUqtRROyQblQ0xPYigw 

In response to your online registration, you will receive a system-generated confirmatory email with the information necessary to log in to the seminar.

Community service providers will discuss services available to residents of Essex County, with a special focus upon both landlords and tenants.  Participating Community Service Providers include:

• Essex Legal Services
• Soldier On
• Community Health Law Project
• 211
• Essex County Division of Community Action
• Member of the Landlord Bar
• Member of the Tenant Bar
• Office of Tenant Legal Services (Pending Confirmation)

Whether you have a direct interest in the topic as a landlord or a tenant or a general interest in court operations and community resources, we welcome you to join us.  In addition, please feel welcome to share this event information with others in your respective networks of contacts.

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