What happens when a tenant files for bankruptcy?
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What happens when a tenant files for bankruptcy?
Tenant has not paid rent on our property for over 6 months. We were awarded the judgement and paid the Sheriff to proceed with the lockoyut. Just 1 day beofre the lock out she filed bankruptcy and is still in our property. How is this possible when she is a tenant? What is our next step?
Asked on June 28, 2012 under Bankruptcy Law, California
Answers:
Mark J. Markus / Mark J. Markus, Law Offices of
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Are you asking how it is possible that she filed bankruptcy, or how is it possible that it stopped the eviction? What you need to do is file a Motion for Relief From the Automatic Stay to get permission from the bankruptcy court to complete the eviction.
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