Q: My daughter rents a single family house in Detroit, Michigan. The landlord notified me that the house is in bankruptcy.
Will she have to continue to pay her monthly rent? She pays her utilities and water, also. She lives in a high area of properties that are selling at an astronomical price. Will she need proof of a deed that the house is in bankruptcy?
A: The landlord's bankruptcy does not terminate your daughter's obligations under the lease.
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Houses don't go into bankruptcy. The 'short' answer from Mr Geers is correct as far as it goes, but your daughter needs to be taking steps NOW to protect herself, starting with getting a local real estate lawyer to provide real advice and at the same time, getting ready to move once her lease term is over. There is NO guarantee that whoever owns the house at the end of her lease will be able/willing to extend her lease.
Preparation now will save much grief later. Seek local legal help!
-- This answer is offered for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney/client relationship.
I am licensed to practice in Michigan only. Please seek competent local legal help if you feel you need legal advice
A: When a tenan't landlord file's bankruptcy, the tenant still need to abide by the property lease terms. The bankruptcy is not the tenant's concern for non payment, unless the landlord is not complying with the provisions of the lease.
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