N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2A:33-1 et seq. § 2A:33-14
Officers aiding in execution; fees
Operative Text
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.
Under N.J.S.A. 2A:33-14, sheriffs and constables are required to assist in carrying out the distress and distraint procedures established by the broader chapter (N.J.S.A. 2A:33-1 et seq.). In exchange for that assistance, those officers and any appraisers involved are entitled to collect the fees set out in Title 22 of the New Jersey Revised Statutes, which governs fees and costs. The provision ensures that the officials who execute these proceedings are compensated according to a standardized fee schedule rather than at arbitrary rates.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners who pursue distress proceedings under N.J.S.A. 2A:33-1 et seq. should be aware that N.J.S.A. 2A:33-14 obligates sheriffs and constables to participate in executing those proceedings. Compliant operators typically account for the statutory fees owed to those officers and to any appraisers, as set by Title 22, when calculating the overall costs of a distress action. Understanding these fee obligations in advance helps operators avoid disputes over compensation during the execution process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.J.S.A. 2A:33-14 establishes that the sheriffs, constables, and appraisers involved in a distress action under N.J.S.A. 2A:33-1 et seq. are entitled only to the fees prescribed by Title 22 — not to amounts beyond what that schedule allows. Tenants who believe that improper fees were collected during a distress proceeding may wish to review the Title 22 fee schedule and consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with New Jersey landlord-tenant law. Understanding which fees are authorized under this provision can be relevant when evaluating whether a distress action was conducted properly.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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