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Nj - Sheriff Posted Notice, Appeal Pending, Running Out Of Time - Any Last Options?

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Location: New Jersey

I’m in New Jersey and the sheriff just posted an eviction notice on my door. I filed an appeal and asked for an emergency stay, but I don’t know if that actually stops anything or if I’m out of time. Quick background: I was a legal subtenant. My landlord illegally locked me out, I went to court, and the judge ruled in my favor and let me back in. Then the landlord filed a new eviction. I missed a court date, got a default judgment, tried to vacate it but was denied. Now the writ is here. There’s also been severe harassment from the head tenant throughout this, which I have documented. I’m 20, don’t drive, and have been ubering to the courthouse. I have very little money for moving costs or storage, and I’m dealing with mental health issues (depression, autism, ADHD, CPTSD) that make this overwhelming. Are there any last-minute options in NJ to stop or delay an eviction once the sheriff posts notice? Does my pending appeal do anything without an explicit stay? Can I use the fact the court already ruled the landlord acted illegally? Am I missing something? I know I need a lawyer, but I’m trying to figure out if there’s anything left to try before I lose my home and my health/sanity.

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