Q: If I cant negotiate with the judge, would Chapter 7 , a bankruptcy stall her eviction if negotiation fails? or What woul
She faces a judgement of over $4,000 for failure to pay rent, but she has evidence she paid partial, and she is on SSDI. Her landlord raised the rent from $625 to $650, she has not had any repairs done on her apt as she had requested. Judge said to come with evidence and or a witness to help her case.
I have not seen any of the problems myself, but she is very mentally ill. Could as her witness, advice the judge to dismiss her judgement as she is disabled and makes less than she can afford to pay back. Maybe her landlord can give her 3 months as they do in the south?
A: A bankruptcy would delay her eviction for a while. The judge has no discretion to allow her more time. There is no negotiation with the judge. The only question to be answered is whether or not the rent has been paid.
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