The landlord may request relief from the automatic stay for various reasons. Â One of the most commons reasons is to state that the tenant has no equity or interest in the property. Â In California, the majority opinion is that a lease is terminated for nonpayment of rent by the time the landlord files an eviction …
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Normally, when a tenant files for bankruptcy, there is an automatic stay on eviction proceedings. Â However, there are exceptions to the automatic stay. Â The following outline provides exceptions to the automatic stay when a tenant files for bankruptcy in California, particularly with respect to California residential tenancies. Congress created an exception to the automatic stay …
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If your tenant files for bankruptcy in California, an “automatic stay” occurs.  Basically, this means that your eviction case will be put on “hold” until the bankruptcy is resolved or until  the landlord can get permission to move forward with the eviction despite the bankruptcy proceeding. Failure to abide by the bankruptcy laws can result …
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