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Q: How to remove my vehicle from bankruptcy in Vermont?
I have a vehicle involved in a bankruptcy case in Vermont, and I'm experiencing issues with the company holding the vehicle loan. They claim they received the reaffirmation late, which I believe is incorrect. I am currently unemployed but receive monthly payments to assist me, and I have been... View More 
Jonathan David Warner
answered on Jul 18, 2026
answered on Jul 18, 2026
I'm not 100% certain what you mean by "remove my vehicle from the bankruptcy," but I'm assuming that you're inquiring if you can do something to keep your vehicle outside of the Bankruptcy Court's jurisdiction. If that is your question, the answer is... View More
Q: How to erase a dismissed rent case from my credit?
I live in Maryland, and my landlord filed a case against me for failure to pay rent. However, the case was dismissed because I have consistently paid my rent every month. I have emails and texts dating back to 2023 as proof of my payments. Despite this, there's a balance on my rental credit... View More
Richard Sternberg
answered on Jul 18, 2026
answered on Jul 18, 2026
That's likely to be an expensive and difficult objective. First, you need to understand that Maryland law protects tenants from late rental payments by requiring multiple lawsuits for rent before the landlord can foreclose the right of redemption. So, well-informed landlords aren't... View More
Q: Can a landlord collect back rent after moving to another state in NY?
I've been living in Lockport, New York, and planning to move to another state. I am currently a month behind on my rent, but there has been no direct communication with my landlord regarding this issue. I recently passed by my landlord, but they haven't mentioned anything about the... View More
Steven Warren Smollens
answered on Jul 18, 2026
answered on Jul 18, 2026
Dear Lockport Tenant:
A judgment for money secured in New York State may be enforced in another jurisdiction anywhere in the USA as long as local procedures are followed. Technically, State boundaries are not a forever blockade to the collection of a money judgment. The real issue is... View More
Q: Can a landlord collect back rent after moving to another state in NY?
I've been living in Lockport, New York, and planning to move to another state. I am currently a month behind on my rent, but there has been no direct communication with my landlord regarding this issue. I recently passed by my landlord, but they haven't mentioned anything about the... View More
Thomas Anthony Sirianni
answered on Jul 20, 2026
answered on Jul 20, 2026
Yes. Moving out of New York does not erase rent you owe in New York. Your landlord can sue you here after you leave, get a judgment, and then enforce that judgment in your new state, because states honor each other's court judgments. Unpaid rent can also be sent to collections and end up on... View More
Q: Is it legal to eliminate my position from one store without severance?
I was let go from my job in Minnesota a few weeks ago due to the elimination of my position. The company I worked for has six other locations with the same position, but I'm unsure if those positions were also eliminated. No reason was provided for the elimination, and I was the only one... View More
Robert Kane
answered on Jul 18, 2026
answered on Jul 18, 2026
I am sorry you are dealing with this, especially after six years with the company. An employer generally may eliminate a position at one store without offering severance or another job, unless a contract, handbook policy, union agreement, or specific statute gives you those rights. The fact that... View More
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