Legal Question in Bankruptcy in North Carolina
Bankruptcy and renting
I am considering filing a chapter 13 in n.C.
I currently pay a large amount of money to rent an apartment. Is there anything i can do to terminate my current rental agreement so i can lower my monthly debt.
Asked on 7/27/99, 2:17 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Susan Freiman
The Legal Clinic
Re: Bankruptcy and renting
Maybe. It depends on the circumstances, including what the lease says.
Do yourself a favor, and speak to a lawyer who can learn all the relevant facts. But understand, that you will probably not be able to reduce the rent and stay in the apartment - unless you can persuade the landlord to agree.
Answered on 8/01/99, 2:54 pm