Legal Question in Bankruptcy in California

I am including my apartment lease in my chapter 7 filing...... couple of questions
1.) How long can I stay in my apartment without paying rent after I notify the landlords of my intent to file bankruptcy? I already have legal representation, documents completed, just no file number as of yet.
2.) My fiancee is also named on the lease. She filed chapter 7 bankruptcy, which was discharged in 2007. She has not established new credit since the discharge in 07. Will she be liable going forward?
3.) If so, can she reopen her bankruptcy to include the apartment?
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Asked on 4/07/10, 1:35 pm

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Asaph Abrams Law Office of Asaph Abrams

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1) It depends on the savvy of the landlord. Announcing intention to file may hasten eviction.

2) She will liable for all debts incurred after her bankruptcy filing.

3) No. Reopening her bankruptcy will not help.

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Answered on 4/12/10, 2:33 pm

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