Law Office of Jeffrey B. Schultz

07/27/2020

Maryland and Federal laws are changing quickly for landlords due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Know your rights and obligations to protect your interests.
** The stay for residential evictions was lifted on Saturday, July 25th, 2020, in Maryland.
** On or after Saturday, July 25th, 2020, Maryland courts will begin processing warrants of restitution for failure to pay rent cases pending or already authorized prior to March 16th, 2020.
** The Evictions Order of Maryland requires landlords to file a CARES Act Declaration of Compliance by July 27th, 2020, for any failure to pay rent filings made between March 27th, 2020 and June 3rd, 2020, or the complaint will be dismissed without prejudice.
** Failure to Pay Rent complaints filed from June 4 through August 24 must also be accompanied by a Declaration of Compliance with the CARES Act form.
** Failure to Pay Rent complaints filed between July 25th, 2020 through August 24th, 2020 must have a Declaration of Compliance form or they will not be accepted.

This information is based on the Communication Regarding Landlord/Tenant Actions and CARES Act Information During Phase III of Maryland Judiciary's Reopening Plan issued July 17th, 2020 by the District Court of Maryland.

04/20/2020

Be aware of possible stimulus check fraud. These checks have 6 key features to confirm their authenticity. See the link for exact descriptions.

Do you know what a government-issued stimulus check looks like? The Secret Service is worried about Americans getting scammed. Here’s what the real ones look like.

03/19/2018

Beware of new attempted scam attempts by phone claiming potential bench warrants. See linked article:

News Releases/News Item Home CONTACT: Thomas Wenz Public Information [email protected] 410-260-1488 Nadine Maeser Asst. Public Information [email protected] 410-260-1488 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 16, 2018 Government Relations and Public Affairs 580 Taylor Avenue An....

10/01/2016

http://marylandreporter.com/2015/10/01/new-maryland-laws-kick-in-oct-1-70-mph-and-easier-divorce/

A bevy of new state laws are going into effect on Thursday, from 70 mph speed limits on some highways to easier divorce for couples without children.

06/19/2014

The legal basis for the USPTO's ruling on the Washington Redskins' name is not a new one. http://blogs.wsj.com/corporate-intelligence/2014/06/18/beyond-that-washington-team-a-history-of-offensive-trademarks/

This is far from the first time a trademark has been canceled or refused for being offensive, with precedent including a wine brand ruled 'scandalous' due to an association with the Virgin Mary.

01/22/2014

http://abovethelaw.com/2014/01/why-you-dont-want-a-biglaw-firm-to-handle-your-landlord-tenant-case/

Next time your relatives ask for help with a landlord/tenant matter, ask them if they're willing to pay you six figures for your assistance.

01/27/2011

Many metropolitan courts are closed or starting late today. Check here to see if your court is affected: http://www.courts.state.md.us/infoline.html

Courts and court offices are closed during the year for Court Holidays.

01/01/2011

Welcome 2011 - and be aware, all Maryland drivers. Traffic ticket procedures have changed - you must request a trial date in order to get one. Under the old system, you could do nothing and wait to receive a trial date. As of today, if you receive a traffic citation, you must write to the District Court and request a trial date within 30 days of receiving the citation.

http://www.courts.state.md.us/press/2010/pr2010

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRSMaryland Judiciary2011-D Commerce Park DriveAnnapolis, Maryland 21401410-260-1488