Q: if i have a judgement for leaving a lease early, can they garnish my business accounts or just personal accounts?
I had to leave a lease early for medical and the landlord got a judgement for $10,000. they garnished a personal bank account but did not garnish my business account. I am filing an objection to MD code § 11-504 but am not due why they only tried for personal. an I object to the business garnishment after personal if they try to garnish that down the road?
A: Unless your business is a separate entity--like a corporation or LLC--and is on the written lease as a tenant the landlord cannot go after the business. However, if your business is merely a sole proprietorship (not incorporated) the business might be liable. In either event, do not raise issues that are not in play right now; stick to the garnishment as it is.
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