AboutJonathan Dever, Esq Expertise Real Estate Law, Buying Selling, Investor, all types of acquiring property through "creative techniques" and fraud avoidance
Experience Super Lawyer by Law and Politics for the last three years, part of over 900 transactions in the last 6 years
Organizations Ohio Bar Assn
Greene County Bar Assn
Champaign County Bar Assn
Publications Personal web site and web articles
Education/Credentials JD - Capital University
MA - IU of Penn
BA - U of Cincinnati
Awards and Honors Super Lawyer 2005, 2006, 2007
Who is Who, Lawyers 2006, 2007
Question I was just served with a paper stating I am a creditor to my landlord and they are filing bankruptcy, what does this mean? Should I be finding a new place to live? I had given him 2 months deposit and first months rent, I just signed another years lease 2 months ago, I feel like I will not get my deposits back if they have listed me as a creditor. What protection do I have and how long will I have to stay here? Should I continue to pay the landlord rent?
Answer First, take a deep breath. Second do not panic.
If the landlord has filed bankruptcy, you will be served with a notice of stay. You might want to seek out a local bankruptcy attorney and have them review the documents served. You may need to file a proof of claim to secure your rights to the deposit funds.
