Location: New Jersey
Hey r/legaladvice — I need backup dealing with a landlord who’s still dodging a judgment after ghosting court. Here’s the timeline:
- Default Judgment Won ($5,000): Landlord (LLC + individual) no-showed in court at trial then they tried (and failed) to overturn the judgment.
- Levied Their Bank Account: County officer froze their Chase Bank account using a Writ of Execution.
- They Filed an “Objection to Execution”: Got a vague email claiming the funds are “exempt” (no hearing date yet, no proof attached).
The Kicker:
– They’ve ignored every email I’ve sent to settle.
– They’ve already lost an attempt to vacate the judgment. Now they’re fighting the levy?
My Questions:
– Why Bother Objecting Now? Are they just stalling, or is this a real threat to the levy?
– How Do I Prep? No hearing scheduled yet—what evidence should I gather to shut this down fast?
– “Exempt Funds” Defense: Landlords aren’t on Social Security. How do I prove it’s just rental income? (Their Chase account is the same one I paid rent to!)
– Nuclear Options: If this fails, can I push for a debtor’s exam or lien their property?
What I Have:
– Canceled checks to their Chase bank account (same one levied).
– Court records showing their failed objection to the judgment.
– Email chains of them ignoring settlement attempts.
Need Street-Smart Advice:
– Scripts for when they finally show up to court?
– How to force them to prove their “exempt” claim?
– Anyone dealt with a landlord who wouldn’t stop fighting after losing?
This guy’s been screwing tenants for years. I’m not letting him weasel out.