NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT

NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT DOCKET NO: L-005881-25 SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DIVISION, BERGEN COUNTY NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANT TO: GINA STERN THE PLAINTIFF, Gyeong Hee Maeng, has filed a lawsuit against you in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Bergen County. THE OBJECT OF THIS ACTION is to recover damages arising from a breach of lease contract for the premises located at 28 Schindler Court, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458, including unpaid rent and property damages, formerly occupied by you. IF YOU DISPUTE THIS COMPLAINT, you or your attorney must file a written answer or motion and proof of service with the clerk of the Superior Court, Bergen County Justice Center, 10 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601, within 35 days after the date of this publication, not counting the date of publication. You must also serve a copy of your answer or motion upon the attorney for the Plaintiff: Law Firm of Kim Choi & Kim, P.C., 460 Bergen Blvd., #206, Palisades Park, NJ 07650; (201) 363-0010. IF YOU FAIL TO DO SO, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. You shall file your answer and proof of service in accordance with the rules of civil practice and procedure. A TELEPHONE CALL WILL NOT PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS; you must file and serve a written answer or motion if you want the court to hear your defense. LEGAL ASSISTANCE: If you cannot afford an attorney, you may communicate with the Legal Services Office of the county in which this action is pending by calling (201) 487-2166 or the Legal Services of New Jersey statewide hotline at 1-888-LSNJ-LAW (1-888-576-5529). If you do not have an attorney and are not eligible for free legal assistance, you may communicate with the Bergen County Lawyer Referral Service at (201) 488-0044. March 9 2026 LNYS0473464 $36.08