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Is it safe to rent to someone in an open chapter 13 bankruptcy?
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∙ 14y ago
What do you mean by "safe"? The rental agreement or lease will not be affected by the Chapter 13, but you as a prospective landlord should make sure the rent amount is in the plan or is supported by the debtor's current income, which would have to be more than the original income. Many Chapter 13s crash in the first year, or before they are completed, and are converted to Chapter 7s.
Check with the trustee or check the docket in the bankruptcy court to see if there have been problems.
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If I file chapter 13 I am I still obligated to pay my landlord rent?
Sure! Rent is not a bankruptcy issue.
If you are not married but live with someone are they counted in the means test for bankruptcy?
When you are living with someone they are not included in your bankruptcy. If you are paying them rent, then the money you pay is an expense and will be considered for bankruptcy.
If someone is being sued for back rent and breaking their lease can they still file for bankruptcy?
Anybody can file for bankruptcy.
Can a landlord evict a business tenant while there in chapter 13 bankruptcy?
A business cannot file a chapter 13. But a person can be evicted if he does not pay rent.
Can someone filing for bankruptcy list their landlord as a creditor if they are behind on their rent?
Yes
Will a motion for release of garnishment for unpaid rent typically be ordered when requested of the county circuit court in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy?
Filing a bankruptcy stops ALL Garnishments, foreclosures, etc. (Even the IRS)
Can a landlord sue for damages and back rent after you filed for chapter 7 bankrupcty?
There is nothing procedurally that prohibits the filing of a suit against someone who has delared bankruptcy. The bankruptcy trustee will put that landlord on a waiting list with other creditors. Of course, the practical upshot is that the bankruptcy court may find that the debtor is unable to pay any debt - then, the LL is wasting time.
If someone is in a rent to own agreement and files bankruptcy will i lose my house?
You will not lose your house unless there is a large amount of equity in it. You will need to reaffirm your rent to own agreement, however.
Can you file bankruptcy on a rent to own home in Pennsylvania?
Yes you can file bankruptcy. However the "rent to own home" is not owed by you and is still owned by the "landlord". You can continue with the "rent to own" or walk away. Bankruptcy is an entitlement to citizens for debt relief
Would it be less costly for someone who can't afford rent to file bankruptcy before or after rent is due... How much time will they receive to move?
If you believe Bankruptcy or eviction are possible, and your asking what your asking (which is head scrtachingly weird), GET A LAWYER...go to legal aid...get help.
Can a tenant sue a landlord who is in bankruptcy?
Normally the bankruptcy filing has nothing to do with whether or not the tenant has paid his rent. A landlord does not have the right to evict a tenant simply because the tenant filed chapter 7 unless that is part of the lease. The terms of the lease determine if the tenant will be evicted. If the tenant pays the rent, he should not be evicted.
Can you rent a house if you have had a bankruptcy?
Yes, I have a relative that has.
