Recent content by LisasCraftiques

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NC My landlord has threatened to sue me for back rent. I will begin filing chapter 7 next week but it will take a few days/weeks to do the paperwork, file and get the case number. I will be including the back rent in the BK but if the landlord...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? North Carolina I have met with a lawyer recently and he suggested filing chapter 7 because I personally have low income and the fact that my mortgage would have to paid through the courts if I filed a chapter 13. I am married and my name is on the...

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? NOrth Carolina I opened a small craft gift shop back in 2006 and struggled since opening. Once the economy went in the toilet so did my business. I have closed the store and am just selling online. My "business" has become more or less a hobby as...

What is the name of your state? North Carolina If a commercial tenant fails to pay rent and has to go out of business while under a lease, does the landlord HAVE to take the tenant to small claims court in order for the landlord to report the loss of income on their taxes?

What is the name of your state? North Carolina I have a question. I am looking into signing a commercial lease. If I sign a commercial lease today 3/30/08 but the lease doesn't take effect until 4/12/08 can I get out of the lease if I change my mind before April 12th? Is there any window of...

What is the name of your state? North Carolina I have been renting a small retail location for a few months and struggling to pay the rent. When I first looked at the place there had been a fire there a few years before and it had been completely gutted. It was nothing but rafters and studs...

What is the name of your state? North Carolina Hi, Four months ago I stupidly signed a commercial 1 year lease on a retail shop. The place's location isn't the best as I am tucked behind another building. When I first looked at the place it was completley gutted because there had been a fire in...

What is the name of your state? North Carolina I am supposed to sign a commercial lease for my gift shop tomorrow and am freaking out. If business goes bad and I am not making enough money to pay the rent can I claim bankruptcy to get out of the lease aggreement or would I still be liable for...