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Can my landlord give me 24 hour notice when i filed bankruptce?

Steven's answer | Answered on December 11, 2009

24 hour notice of what? He can do nothing to evict you while the automatic stay is in place. The response given is not intended to create, nor...

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As a landlord I was approached by one of two tenants that she had a stroke. How can I enforce my lease?

Steven's answer | Answered on December 11, 2009

Not weird at all. Both tenants are liable for the full lease through June 30. If one stops paying their share, the other is required to pay the...

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My house is worth $200K, my mortgage is $167K and my HELOC is $138K. After Ch 7, will all but 33K be discharged?

Steven's answer | Answered on December 11, 2009

Speak to a bankruptcy attorney about doing a lien stripping to get rid of the HELOC lien completely under Section 506. The response given is not...

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Non-payment of 2nd mortgage

Steven's answer | Answered on December 11, 2009

The 2nd mortgaage is already a lien against your house. They can foreclose on it if you are in default. The response given is not intended to...

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Does having the 'power of attorney' allow me the same rights as the registered owner of a car?

Steven's answer | Answered on December 11, 2009

It should. Make sure you do not use a general power of attorney. Use a Special Power that spells out your rights regarding the car. Make sure...

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I bought a residential rental property thru my LLC. It is now up for foreclosure sale.Can the foreclosure be stopped or delayed?

Steven's answer | Answered on December 11, 2009

consult a bankruptcy attorney. The bank cannot sue you personally for the liability of the LLC unless you signed a personal guarantee. The...

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My husband has changed the locks on the house so I do not have access to my things.

Steven's answer | Answered on December 11, 2009

Go to the police station and see if they will help you. Also consult a family law attorney who can get an order granting you access and possibly...

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I would like to use information I found in my soon to be ex husband's email account?

Steven's answer | Answered on December 11, 2009

All is fair in love and war. You were lawfully given access to the information. Each side is required to make full disclosure of assets. There...

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My step dad told me I need to move out of my mom's house. I don't have any place to move to. Do I have to leave?

Steven's answer | Answered on December 11, 2009

Your stepdad has no legal ability to make you move. However, if your mom and your real dad don't say no you know who runs the family. It seems...

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My children were told by one of my daughter's friends who is a lawyer that it is okay to waive a surety bond sent to them.

Steven's answer | Answered on December 11, 2009

I would keep the friend as a friend, but get a new attorney. The bond protects the heirs from the administratrix's or executrix's improper...

Steven Alan Fink's Answers (9885)

Can my landlord give me 24 hour notice when i filed bankruptce?

As a landlord I was approached by one of two tenants that she had a stroke. How can I enforce my lease?

My house is worth $200K, my mortgage is $167K and my HELOC is $138K. After Ch 7, will all but 33K be discharged?

Non-payment of 2nd mortgage

Does having the 'power of attorney' allow me the same rights as the registered owner of a car?

I bought a residential rental property thru my LLC. It is now up for foreclosure sale.Can the foreclosure be stopped or delayed?

My husband has changed the locks on the house so I do not have access to my things.

I would like to use information I found in my soon to be ex husband's email account?

My step dad told me I need to move out of my mom's house. I don't have any place to move to. Do I have to leave?

My children were told by one of my daughter's friends who is a lawyer that it is okay to waive a surety bond sent to them.