Housing Authority v. West

In a summary proceeding to dispossess a tenant for nonpayment of rent under N. J. S. A. 2A:18-53, once the default has been established and judgment for possession has been entered, the county district court is without jurisdiction to stay the issuance of the warrant for removal, absent proof that “the tenant will suffer hardship because of the unavailability of other dwelling accommodations”; and even where the unavailability of other housing has been demonstrated by the tenant, the stay may be issued only for a period not exceeding “6 months after the date of entry of the judgment of…