Edwards, CO Bankruptcy Law Firms & Lawyers

If it is a Chapter 7 case, you can't! You must ask the Court for permission to dismiss the Bankruptcy and it is unlikely that the Court will grant this motion. All requests to the Court must be made in writing, and whether or not there is a local form, you must have the pleading prepared, with a notice of the hearing, a court date scheduled, and a proposed order. It is a lot easier to dismiss a Chapter 13 because although you do need Court permission, the Court will grant your motion without a hearing & without needing any explanation.

You should consult with a bankruptcy attorney about the specifics of your situation. As a general rule, most claims which might be brought by a former landlord, unless they involve some form of misrepresentation, can be discharged in bankruptcy - even if they have not been filed. Your bankruptcy attorney will handle providing notice to the former landlord. The landlord will have a right to question you at the creditor's meeting and may also file an objection to the discharge of his claim against you.