Bichelle Harrison

111 East Dewey Avenue,

#421 Wharton,
New Jersey
[Date]

The Honorable Judge

Weaver Morristown
Superior Court
10 Court Street Morristown,
NJ 07960

Re: Order to Show Cause

Dear Judge Weaver,

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to respectfully request your attention to a
matter concerning a landlord-tenant dispute currently before the court. I am the tenant in
question, and I am submitting this Order to Show Cause (OSC) in response to the
proceedings initiated by my landlord.

Background: I entered into a lease agreement with Avalon Wharton on 02/07/2020 as

provided in Annexure A. Throughout the duration of my tenancy, I have made diligent efforts
to fulfill my obligations under the lease agreement, including timely payment of rent.

Current Situation: I am currently facing eviction proceedings initiated by my landlord,

alleging non-payment of rent for the month of January and February 2024. However, I wish
to bring to the court's attention that I have made multiple attempts to submit payment for
both January and February rent.
Attempted Payments:
January Rent: On [Date], I submitted a rent payment for the month of January via [Payment
Method]. However, my landlord only partially accepted the payment and has not cashed the
remainder. I have made subsequent attempts to rectify this by offering alternative payment
methods, including money orders and checks, all of which have been refused by the
landlord.
February Rent: Similarly, I delivered the rent payment for February to the landlord's
designated mailbox on [Date], well in advance of the due date. Despite my efforts, the
landlord has not cashed this payment, adding to the confusion surrounding the alleged non-
payment.
Resolution of Arrears: It is crucial to note that I am not in arrears regarding my rent
obligations. In fact, I have maintained meticulous records demonstrating that I am paid in
full, with evidence of overpayment in [specify the year]. Furthermore, I have previously been
granted rental assistance by the Department of Community Affairs (DCA), which was applied
towards my rental arrears, as acknowledged by the court.
Relief Requested: In light of the foregoing, I respectfully request the following relief from
the court:
 1. A stay of eviction proceedings pending resolution of this matter.
2. Clarification from the landlord regarding acceptance of rent payments and
confirmation of my current rent status.
3. Any other relief deemed just and equitable by the court.
I thank the court for considering this matter and respectfully request a prompt hearing on
this Order to Show Cause. I am committed to resolving this dispute in good faith and in
accordance with the law.
Please find enclosed any relevant documentation supporting my claims. Should the court
require any further information or clarification, I am readily available to provide it.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Yours Sincerely,