{"id":172454,"date":"2025-07-05T07:43:08","date_gmt":"2025-07-05T07:43:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/can-the-landlord-collect-rent-after-filing-chapter-13\/"},"modified":"2025-07-05T07:43:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-05T07:43:08","slug":"can-the-landlord-collect-rent-after-filing-chapter-13","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/can-the-landlord-collect-rent-after-filing-chapter-13\/","title":{"rendered":"Can the landlord collect rent after filing Chapter 13?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Yes, a landlord can still collect rent from a tenant who has filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy.<\/b> Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows individuals with regular income to create a plan to repay all or part of their debts. This means that the tenant is still responsible for fulfilling their lease obligations, including paying rent to the landlord.<\/p>\n

When a tenant files for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, it puts an automatic stay in place, which halts any collection activities by creditors, including landlords. However, this does not mean that the tenant no longer has to pay rent. The tenant must continue to pay rent as agreed upon in the lease agreement.<\/p>\n

If the tenant fails to pay rent after filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the landlord can seek relief from the automatic stay to pursue collection of rent owed. The landlord can request permission from the bankruptcy court to continue with eviction proceedings if necessary.<\/p>\n

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