Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Pennsylvania

If the tenant has fled away without giving any notice to the landlord and he filed a bankruptcy, can I go after him for civil action in a legal court?


Asked on 1/27/11, 8:24 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Andrew Solomon Law Office of Andrew A. Solomon

Probably not. Very few expenses are exempt from bankruptcy, and although I'm not a bankruptcy expert, I think your chances of getting yhour rents back are slim to none. You're only recourse is to file a Statement of claim with the bankrupcy court, but my experience is that you went see that money again.

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Answered on 1/27/11, 3:11 pm


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