QUESTION
Can I claim bankruptcy on all my loans including outstanding rent?
Asked on Jan 23rd, 2013 on Bankruptcy - Colorado
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When you file bankruptcy, you must list all of your debts (including outstanding rent) and all of your assets. Not all of these debts will be discharged, but rent should be.
Answered on Jan 24th, 2013 at 9:16 PM
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Yes, but anything after the date of filing will be post-petition.
Answered on Jan 23rd, 2013 at 5:19 PM
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Absolutely. There is nothing special about rent. It is just another unsecured debt.
Answered on Jan 23rd, 2013 at 5:18 PM
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Yes, except student loans.
Answered on Jan 23rd, 2013 at 5:18 PM
Not only can you claim bankruptcy on all your loans, the law requires that you must list all of your debts. Not all kinds of debts are eligible to be eliminated through bankruptcy, though, so consult with a local attorney for advice about your loans. For example, you won't be able to eliminate student loans absent exceptional circumstances, and you can't eliminate debts for child support, alimony, and many kinds of taxes.
Answered on Jan 23rd, 2013 at 5:18 PM
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Yes, but you will need to move. Getting a new place to rent might not be easy if you did not pay the last landlord. Please understand that filing for bankruptcy is a very complicated process. It is wise to talk to an experienced bankruptcy attorney before deciding to take this important step. Most Arizona bankruptcy attorneys offer a free consultation about the basics of bankruptcy.
Answered on Jan 23rd, 2013 at 5:17 PM
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Bankruptcy can get rid of most loans, with the main exception being student loans. You can get rid of back rent, but if you still live there, the landlord can evict you for failure to pay rent.
Answered on Jan 23rd, 2013 at 5:16 PM