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Facing an eviction is frightening and can turn your entire life upside down. When you can’t make rent, bankruptcy is one of the only ways to stop your landlord from evicting you.
The timing for filing bankruptcy is crucial when you’re facing eviction. It can make or break whether the landlord can move forward with removing you from the property.
Filing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy may be able to stop you from being evicted, help you develop a plan to catch up missed rent payments, and set the stage for recovery.
The experienced bankruptcy lawyers at Financial Freedom Legal have the tools you need to fight to stay in your home.
Timing Your Bankruptcy Declaration During an Eviction in Virginia
Filing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy can stop an eviction as long as your landlord has not already received a judgment against you. This makes timing very critical.
In Virginia, a landlord must first file an unlawful detainer action in state court in order to evict a tenant. If the state court enters a judgment in favor of the landlord, the landlord can then ask the sheriff to proceed with the eviction.
It is important that you reach out to Financial Freedom and explore your options before the court hearing on any unlawful detainer.
Once the hearing occurs and the court enters a judgment against you, filing bankruptcy may no longer be able to help you prevent the eviction and stay in your home.
If you have missed rent payments or are faced with an unlawful detainer action, schedule a free consultation and let us help you protect your home.
