Notice and Order – Landlord Tenant – Formalization of Current Process; Introduction of a Consequence for Party Non-Appearance at Case Management Conference

The Supreme Court in the attached December 16, 2022 Order has memorialized current landlord tenant processes, including the ongoing virtual format for mandatory case management conferences and the generally in-person format for trials.

The Court's December 16, 2022 Order also provides for a consequence if a party does not appear at the mandatory case management conference. This refinement follows through on the recommendations of the Judiciary Special Committee on Landlord Tenant and is intended to ensure that such conferences are meaningful and productive. As in current practice, judgment will not be entered before the trial date. This updated protocol will be effective January 1, 2023.

Questions on the Court's December 16, 2022 Order should be directed to Assistant Director for Civil Practice Taironda E. Phoenix at (609) 815-2900 x54900.