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Wanting to file chapter 7 and keep my apartment but owe back rent. Can I “threaten” my landlord with bankruptcy to help
Asked in Round Rock,  TX Mar. 05, 2020 ,  1 Answers

I want to keep my apartment but but landlord isn’t willing to work with me to avoid eviction. Can I tell them I’m going to file bankruptcy to get them to work with me

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My husband and I are currently in a joint chapter 7 bankruptcy and we were a little behind on our rent, but it has been
Asked in Nashville,  TN Mar. 05, 2020 ,  1 Answers

paid even before she filed. Can she still go forward with eviction for possession? She is aware of our status and did not attend the creditors meeting. It was rent for the current month, paid albeit late, but also in the current month.

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Landlord left off mailing matrix in chapter 13 filling, should I just wait until bankruptcy is dismissed to file claim?
Asked in Buford,  GA Feb. 19, 2020 ,  1 Answers

Our tenant filed Chapter 13 bankruptcy in December 2018 but did not tell me until 72 days after filling (informally forwarded email from BK trustee saying their filing was approved). I was never notified by the bankruptcy trustee, am not listed as a creditor on the mailing matrix, and never not had ...

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Hi, I do have eviction on my record. it's from last year. my previous land lord's lawyer keeps calling me to collect mo
Asked in Whittier,  CA Feb. 17, 2020 ,  3 Answers

LIVE IN CA, I do have eviction on my record. it's from last year. my previous land lord's lawyer keeps calling me to collect money. i can't make a peyment now. would they send it to a collection agency or suing me in court. if any of those happen could i still settle a payment with the previous land...

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Can a landlord still go through eviction process while you are paying the rent owed?
Asked in Baltimore,  MD Dec. 04, 2019 ,  2 Answers

Filed bankruptcy Sept 17. Eviction was filed Sept 23. Landlord waited 30 days with no contact til Oct 23. Threaten eviction. Never received eviction paperwork. Sheriff came out to evict. Provided half of rent owed to landlord. Still providing rent owed to landlord but landlord is still threaten to e...

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What are my options as a tenant of a company which claims to find “suitable roommates” which are harassing me?
Asked in Los Angeles,  CA Oct. 31, 2019 ,  1 Answers

I rented a room w/ a company which advertises and states in their lease agreement to find “suitable roommates”. One of the roommates made advances of a romantic nature multiple times. I declined and showed disinterest each time. His behavior was unfriendly and a bit hostile, then became aggressive. ...

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I sign for 11 months and within two month of living here they said they send a letter saying if we don’t fix the problem
Asked on Oct. 16, 2019 ,  1 Answers

Noise complaint than we get evection for it. They said we have 14 day to fix it but they want us to leave because of noise complaint and i pay them rent on time would that go on my record and stay on there for 7 years for noise complaint

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My Landlord filed bankruptcy in Iowa . The sheriff is holding an auction. I would like to know how much time I have?
Asked in Atlantic,  IA Oct. 15, 2019 ,  1 Answers

I was purchasing the home from my landlord on contract I’m fine with losing that money it’s not worth it especially since he’s filing bankruptcy. The auction is coming up soon. I would like to know how much time I have (if any) after the auction?

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If I cant negotiate with the judge, would Chapter 7 , a bankruptcy stall her eviction if negotiation fails? or What woul
Asked in Gurnee,  IL Oct. 02, 2019 ,  1 Answers

She faces a judgement of over $4,000 for failure to pay rent, but she has evidence she paid partial, and she is on SSDI. Her landlord raised the rent from $625 to $650, she has not had any repairs done on her apt as she had requested. Judge said to come with evidence and or a witness to help her cas...

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How do I file for a Motion for a Relief from Stay in NH? Tenant filed for Chapter 7 before signing his lease.
Asked in Glendora,  CA Mar. 17, 2019 ,  2 Answers

We are trying to evict a tenant for non-payment of rent, but understand we cannot file for a Writ until we file a Motion for Relief from Stay even though he filed for bankruptcy before signing our lease. Is this correct, and where/how can we file for this motion?

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disabled person who hired a paralegal who wasn't really a paralegal come to find out, she lied to me
Asked in Yucaipa,  CA Mar. 14, 2019 ,  1 Answers

all the paperwork she did was wrong she missed a court date for a demurrer. My friend paid her 2k cause I have 0 money and now I don't know what to do about this matter. The court granted the request of the demurrer and I have no clue what just happened. Per the ADA I can ask for a special accommoda...

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Nashville, Tn. Received a summons for court in Dec. 2018 from Law firm that is a debt collector for Target.
Asked in Salisbury,  NC Mar. 08, 2019 ,  1 Answers

Court date is in 3 more business days, what are my options as I have a lot of debt in collections

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Can you seek leniency from the court to avoid extreme hardship
Asked in Hempstead,  NY Feb. 03, 2019 ,  4 Answers

My house was foreclosed on receive a letter to vacate have three children in school and my funds are limited

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My commercial tenant filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Do they have to serve us notice?
Asked in Port Orchard,  WA Nov. 19, 2018 ,  2 Answers

I was informed by email that Chapter 11 had been filed by our commercial tenant, but they failed to give us any details as to where it was filed. Are they required to officially serve us? I want to get an attorney but don't know what jurisdiction.

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How can I find a gd Bankruptcy attorney that is experienced working for landlords whose commercial tenant filed CH 11?
Asked in Port Orchard,  WA Nov. 18, 2018 ,  2 Answers

My commercial tenant said they just filed CH 11. They are in default of lease for not paying this months rent and other expenses. I believe I need to file a motion for relief of automatic stay. which means I need help to file this motion soon.

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My tenant has moved out. They owe us over $3000. Can this be cancelled under a Chapter 7?
Asked in Gloucester,  VA Jul. 27, 2018 ,  2 Answers

My tenant has moved out. They owe us over $3000 and I have been to court to obtain a warrant in debt and a garnishment. I just received a phone call from a law firm stating that the tenants have filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy. I asked them to mail me printed documents to prove they filed bankruptcy beca...

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