I have received a notice of eviction for 2/28 and am planning to file for bankruptcy. To include the debt due for the eviction, should I file the bankruptcy papers before or after the judgement with the eviction?
I have received a notice of eviction for 2/28 and am planning to file for bankruptcy. To include the debt due for the eviction, should I file the bankruptcy papers before or after the judgement with the eviction?
#1 by wizjp on 11/26/2011 - 9:18 PM
after. The judge might still throw it out, but at least it has standing then.
#2 by kitkat on 11/26/2011 - 9:57 PM
It should not matter very much. You are able to claim debts up til the date filed. Which means you may not have the judgement number but you would still be able to write off the debt for the amount owed to your lanlord at filing. If you have the court papers claiming their damages suing for you can use that amount and attach a copy of the claim.