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N.J. DCA Landlord/Tenant Information Series — Distraint Law

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N.J. DCA Landlord/Tenant Information Series — Distraint Law
Jurisdiction
New Jersey (state)
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All sheriffs and constables shall aid in the execution of the provisions of this chapter, and for
such services they, and the appraisers therein mentioned, shall be entitled to the fees provided
for in Title 22, Fees and Costs, of the Revised Statutes.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344

2A:33-15. Distress for residue

When the value of the property distrained shall not amount to the full value of the arrears
further distraints may be made from time to time, for the residue of the arrears. Any such
further distress shall be made within the time limited by this chapter.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344

2A:33-16. Pound breach or rescue; remedy; damages

A person aggrieved by any pound breach or rescue of any property distrained for rent and
impounded or otherwise secured by virtue of this chapter, shall in an action at law recover treble
damages and costs of any action against the offender or the owner of the property distrained, if it
be afterwards found to have come into his use or possession.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344

2A:33-17. Wrongful distress and sale for rent; remedy

If a distress and sale shall be made for rent not in fact due the person distraining or for whom
the distress is taken, the owner of the property distrained, shall be entitled to recover double the
value of the property so distrained and sold, together with full costs of any action.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344

2A:33-18. Wrongful acts after distraint for rent; remedy; damages