Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Maryland

My condo was vacant and on the market. After 6 months a pipe burst and cause a lot of damage. I had insurancebut they said I had neglected the house. The bank changed the locks to the doors a couple of weeks after the pipes burst and I had no access. I filed bankruptcy 4 months later. The neighbor knew I was filing bankruptcy and waited until it was discharged (Ch 7) to sue for damage to his house and medical claims for mold. Can he do this?


Asked on 4/16/11, 1:36 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lawrence Holzman Holzman Law Firm, LLC

in a typical case the neighbor is out of luck. Did you have any assets that were distributed through the chapter 7 case or did you have what they call a "no asset" case. If it was a no "asset case" then it doesn't even matter what the neighbor knew or didn't know. They're just out of luck. In any event, his case is barred by the permanant injunction unless he goes to the bankruptcy court and gets permission. You should file a "suggestion of bankruptcy" in the lawsuit case.

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Answered on 4/20/11, 9:42 pm


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