When a bankruptcy case is filed, it triggers an "automatic stay" against any action to collect a debt against the debtor or his property.

For those who know, or should know, or constructively know, of the bankruptcy filing, and persist with collection efforts, even for possession... Read more »

In general, if there is a condition that makes things unsafe and a health hazard - lack of running water, lack of useable toilet bathtub or shower, leaky sewage, standing water or leaks causing mold,unsafe electrical system, rotten stairs or floorboards, lack of operable locks, for example - the... Read more »

You have ten days from the date of the entry of the Order to appeal the magistrate's ruling. You file the appeal in the clerk of court's office. That appeal will be heard in District Court. If you do not file the appeal as an indigent, you will need to post a bond. If the ten days pass,... Read more »

Go to the magistrate/clerk's office and file for summary ejectment. This is a very common fact pattern.

Unless she has your Power of Attorney, she cannot sell your property. But are you sure you are the owner? A title search by a NC attorney might be needed, along with letters to interested parties. A complaint against the real estate agent might be in order.

When you get a final court order, it will likely contain a judgment against your tenant for the amount owed. If they are living in a different county, you will need to transfer that judgment to the new county.

With that being said, the overwhelming majority of tenant judgments never get... Read more »

Without seeing you lease agreement, I cannot give you specific advice. You need to reach out to the new owner(s) and see what they are willing to allow.

A lawyer would need to review your lease before they can give you advice on this issue.

The simplest method is contacting your landlord and asking them to release you.

If that doesn't work, contact a lawyer and have them review your lease and situation and see what options are available.

The inmate may have their PoA on file at the local register of deeds, however, most PoAs are not recorded unless necessary. Additionally, it is very likely that no PoA exists for the inmate. The only way to know for sure is to ask the inmate themselves.

You are asking a hypothetical question. Typically a property management company would not submit this kind of thing to a credit bureau until after you move out because they would simply take the fee out of your security deposit.

Assuming that the landlord reports a debt of $35 plus late fee... Read more »

You have possession of the home, without reading your lease I strongly suspect that you have the right to be there whenever you want.

They can start the process whenever they want, but you likely have possession through May 31st at 11:59. They could have sold the house with you still having a valid lease, and all that would have happened was that you changed landlords.

Generally speaking, most of your tenant's information should have been in the eviction file at the courthouse, which is public record. If your tenant was a business then their information should be on the NC secretary of states webpage. I would advise hiring an attorney in the county where the... Read more »

If the penalty for breaking a lease is 2 months then you are responsible for two months unless you reach some alternate agreement with your landlord.

It depends on what breach of the lease they are using as a basis for the eviction. If you paid fully and timely, then your landlord likely cannot evict you for failing to pay rent. However, they can still evict you for other breaches of the lease.

It is illegal for your landlord to cut off your power for nonpayment of rent or any other reason. You should seek assistance from an attorney regarding your lease.