Questions answered by David Michael Benson

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Is my landlord responsible for getting rid of bedbugs in my apartment.

David's answer | Answered on February 06, 2013

Some landlords are including provisions in their leases that place extermination responsibilities on their tenants. Make sure your lease does not...

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Will the banks know if you are in pre foreclosure

David's answer | Answered on February 06, 2013

You do not need to move from the house you are abandoning until the house is sold in a sheriff sale, the sale is confirmed, the title has...

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I'm considering filing Chapter 7 and have a question about filing status with my son.

David's answer | Answered on February 04, 2013

Although the rule on this issue varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, your children will probably count as part of your household if they live...

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I was discharged from Ch. 7, 8 years ago, however there was a renter living in the home, who has made regular payments to the

David's answer | Answered on February 04, 2013

The answer to your question depends on what documents govern the status of your relationship. If the tenant is on a month-to-month lease (or no...

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Do i have legal action against accountant if tax was owed and not paid but I was never made aware by accountant

David's answer | Answered on February 02, 2013

If the accountant failed to disclose or discover the obligation or properly account for it, and you could prove that the sales tax would have been...

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If i filed a ch13 and never went to the meetings how long do i have to wait to refile

David's answer | Answered on October 26, 2012

If your case has been dismissed due to bad faith or it appears you’re trying to use bankruptcy to play games with your creditors, you may have to...

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I being harrrass for my exhusbands debt. he passed away in may 2012. We have been divorce for 30 years. Do I have to pay??

David's answer | Answered on October 25, 2012

Lately, I've been seeing a lot of cases locally where a fraudster is attempting to collect on debt that is either not owed by the would-be victim...

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Is there any way for me as the homeowner not to be held liable for demolishing my condemned property?

David's answer | Answered on October 25, 2012

There are a few things you can try: 1. File Chapter 13 and pay the demolition costs over 3 to 5 years, or 2. Pay/cajole the lender into...

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My college just took money to pay for Spring 2011 semester even though it was included in my Ch.7. It was NOT a student loan!

David's answer | Answered on September 29, 2012

A bankruptcy discharge does not relieve you of your obligation to repay the grant overpayment unless the bankruptcy judge determined that repayment...

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I am looking for lawyers in my city that can help me with bankruptcy in the Ohio location...

David's answer | Answered on September 05, 2012

Please visit our site at BensonBankruptcy.com or call us directly at 216-241-2510. We have dealt with many clients who have worked with debt...

David Michael Benson's Answers (607)

Is my landlord responsible for getting rid of bedbugs in my apartment.

Will the banks know if you are in pre foreclosure

I'm considering filing Chapter 7 and have a question about filing status with my son.

I was discharged from Ch. 7, 8 years ago, however there was a renter living in the home, who has made regular payments to the

Do i have legal action against accountant if tax was owed and not paid but I was never made aware by accountant

If i filed a ch13 and never went to the meetings how long do i have to wait to refile

I being harrrass for my exhusbands debt. he passed away in may 2012. We have been divorce for 30 years. Do I have to pay??

Is there any way for me as the homeowner not to be held liable for demolishing my condemned property?

My college just took money to pay for Spring 2011 semester even though it was included in my Ch.7. It was NOT a student loan!

I am looking for lawyers in my city that can help me with bankruptcy in the Ohio location...