Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Florida

Bankruptcy vs Lein
If you are a business owner and have a customer who refuses to pay for services done to their home by you and you file a lein against the homeowners property, do you as the business owner have a right to compensation when the homeowner files bankruptcy after you leined their property?

Asked on 6/14/02, 3:12 pm

Alexander M. Rosenfeld Rosenfeld & Stein, P.A.

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Re: Bankruptcy vs Lein

Yes, if your lien is not the result of a prefertial payment, fraudulent transfer, or is not otherwise capable of being set aside by the trustee.

Answered on 6/14/02, 3:51 pm

Anthony Comparetto Comparetto Law Firm

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Re: Bankruptcy vs Lein

Normally yes, but you must take steps to protect yourself and your secured position. Go sit down with a bankruptcy attorney in your area.

Answered on 6/14/02, 4:04 pm

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