QUESTION
Do I still have to pay rent to my landlord if she filed for bankruptcy?
Asked on Dec 19th, 2011 on Landlord and Tenant Law - Tennessee
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Do I have to pay rent to my landlord if she filed bankruptcy and is no longer making her mortgage payments?
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Steven D. Dunnings
Yes.
Answered on May 30th, 2013 at 11:47 PM
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Palumbo & Associates, PC
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Yes.
Answered on May 30th, 2013 at 11:47 PM
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Law Office of Jared Altman
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Yes. You do.
Answered on May 30th, 2013 at 10:42 PM
Yes. As long as you're lliving there, you're receiving the benefit that you're paying for, and your lease is still in force. You may be directed to pay your rent to another party at some point, but you must pay if you wish to stay. Also consider that under the Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2009, you most likely will be able to remain living there even after a foreclosure if you have a lease in place and are still paying your rent on time.
Answered on Dec 20th, 2011 at 3:49 PM
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Ruchee J. Patel, Attorney at Law
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Yes, if you signed the lease, then you have to continue to comply with the contract.
Answered on Dec 20th, 2011 at 2:40 PM