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The discharge at the end of the bankruptcy process is what attracts most filers. People feel excited at the prospect of eliminating certain financial obligations. Successful personal bankruptcy cases can eliminate credit card, medical debt and other unsecured...
Bankruptcy is not a particularly fast process. Instead, it typically takes months, if not years, for the filer to obtain a discharge. Finances have to undergo scrutiny. In a Chapter 7 case, asset liquidation may be necessary. In a Chapter 13 case, the filer has to...
The end of a tenant’s time at a rental unit can be somewhat stressful for a landlord. Typically, they want to have a new tenant take possession of the property as soon as possible. They therefore need to make any necessary repairs and conduct a deep clean of the space...
Many people dealing with debt try to do their best to take control of the situation. It is relatively common for those with medical debts or high credit card balances to work on their household budgets or take on second jobs in their attempts to improve their...
Most homeowners are very proud of their real property and are quite protective of it. Individuals who own their own homes may have saved aggressively for years to afford a mortgage and may have spent even longer paying down the principal balance on their mortgages....
Landlords and tenants often find themselves in conflict with one another because of how a tenant tries to use a rental property. A tenant could engage in illegal activity that could endanger other residents or put the owner's interest in the property at risk. Other...
Bankruptcy exists to protect people and businesses from major financial hardship. If an individual loses their job, has a medical emergency or otherwise experiences significant economic hardship, they can use bankruptcy to protect themselves. A bankruptcy filing can...
Medical debt is one of the leading causes of modern bankruptcy. Even people with good health insurance may end up facing major medical debts due to coinsurance, uncovered treatments or out-of-network care. Over 100 million people in the United States have medical...
Any dwelling unit is likely to develop wear and tear due to the regular use of its occupants. Typically, landlords have to accept the age and use-related degradation of their facilities. Eventually, they may have to replace a refrigerator when it stops working due to...
In Massachusetts, landlords have the right to raise rent, but they must adhere to specific rules and regulations designed to protect both the landlord's and the tenant's interests when doing so. Understanding the circumstances under which a rent increase is legally...