Matthew Schutz
Matthew R. Schutz, Esq. has 38 years experience
in the legal profession. As a 1984 Graduate of the
Benjamin N. Cardozo Law School of Yeshiva
University, he was admitted to the New Jersey Bar
in the same year.
In addition to 25 years in private practice,
Matthew Schutz has over 20 years experience
serving as a sitting Administrative Law Judge for
New York City’s Parking Violations Bureau.
Mr. Schutz provides full and aggressive
representation for any matter brought forward,
including Moving Violations, Ordinance Violations,
Disorderly Person offenses, Expungements,
Conditional Discharges, Landlord/Tenant, Real
Estate, Municipal matters, Collections, Civil and
Criminal matters.
The office uses technology to quickly and efficiently
handle your problems. This coupled with
Matthew R. Schutz, Esq.'s experience
combines to give you the best possible resolution
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Landlord Tenant
- Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- New Jersey
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- New Jersey State Bar # 018131984
- Member
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- Q. Can we win a case to recover a security deposit if the landlord in NJ sent a letter on the 32nd day claiming deductions without pre-inspection, ignored our inquiries, and no documentation exists?
- A: From what you write, probably have a decent chance to recover something. You the alleged holes from picture hanging is not something the landlord can charge you for. There is a presumption that the landlord paints the premises is attempting to relet the place and small. More nails to hang your would generally be filled either was a little plaster, or some people even use toothpaste.
Typically premises are left in a broom clean condition. Since I have no idea how you left the place I can't comment on cleaning up. I I don't know how much your security deposit was, however if you're if you are looking at amounts less than $5000, you could bring an action Small Claims Court.
- Q. Missed court due to health, landlord filed eviction despite full rent payment.
- A: You need to go to the county courthouse in the county where your matter was heard and file for an order to show cause. The special civil court clerk will help you with the forms. You need to file a motion to vacate judgment under R.4:50-1. You need to explain why he didn't show up in court and also need to show that the rent has been paid in its entirety.
If you can show that the rent is been paid in its entirety, you should be able to get the eviction action based on nonpayment dismissed.
- Q. How to eject my belligerent son from my NJ home?
- A: You would have to bring an ejectment action to have your son removed from the premises. You indicate he doesn't pay rent or make any financial contribution to the home. Eviction would not be an appropriate remedy. That is strictly a landlord-tenant tool and he is not a tenant. Ejectment also happens to be a bit faster than eviction. I would be curious as to what County are located in. Be well.
