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Protect your lease when a landlord faces foreclosure or bankruptcy. Prof. Hernandez explains how to use PACER, the impact of Section 365, and your rights under the PTFA 90-day rule.”
Read MoreAs foreclosures rise 20%, tenants face a dilemma: who gets the rent? Prof. Hernandez explains your legal rights and how to handle the assignment of rents.
Read MoreProf. Hernandez explains how personal injury settlements are treated in Chapter 7 liquidation vs. Chapter 13 reorganization, including the Liquidation Test.
Read MoreLearn how the process of a PI settlement moves through a bankruptcy case and why the Trustee oversees every step. Understand what the bankruptcy Trustee requires and how the process affects your claim
Read MoreCan you keep your personal injury settlement in bankruptcy? Prof. Hernandez analyzes 11 U.S.C. § 522(d)(11)(D), state exemptions, and strategic alternatives to filing.
Read MoreBankruptcy Attorney & Law Professor explains when bankruptcy stops eviction, how the pre‑ vs. post‑judgment rule works, and when landlords can still proceed.
Read MoreIf your landlord files for bankruptcy, your lease doesn’t just disappear. Prof. Hernandez explains “accidental landlords,” escrow shock, and how Section 365(h) protects tenant rights during a filing.
Read MoreLearn how renting your home forfeits your homestead exemption in bankruptcy and why “accidental landlords” risk losing their property when filing Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 in 2026.
Read MoreBuyer’s remorse? Prof. Hernandez explains how to cancel a reaffirmation agreement within the 60-day rescission period under 11 U.S.C. 524(c).
Read MoreAre “vulture creditors” pressuring you to sign a reaffirmation agreement on furniture or electronics? Prof. Hernandez exposes their high-pressure tactics, the “silverware” bluff, and how to protect your bankruptcy fresh start from unnecessary personal liability.
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