Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Virginia

I have an old tentant who im garnishing his wages for past rent. I am not a company he rented one of my homes from me. Can he add me in to his bankruptcy so he doesnt have to pay me? Can i fight it if he deos?


Asked on 11/06/09, 10:36 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Paul B. Ward Law Offices of Paul B. Ward

In most circumstances, he can shed your claim (Chapter 7 bankruptcy) or pay it for less than 100 cents on the dollar (Chapter 13 or 11). You are probably a general unsecured creditor, so it's unlikely there's much you could do about it.

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Answered on 11/11/09, 10:44 am


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