If you’re a South Carolina business owner who is owed money by a customer, the phrase “automatic stay” might evoke concern, especially when you’re anxious about recouping outstanding debts. When a debtor files for bankruptcy in South Carolina, the automatic…
In South Carolina, eviction is a legal process that landlords must navigate carefully to ensure compliance with state law. Before evicting a tenant, you must provide proper notice and an opportunity for the tenant to rectify the situation that prompted…
Collecting a debt is often not as simple as the debtor paying what they owe in full and on time. A debtor may breach the terms of their agreement and not pay their debt for many reasons. The creditor is…
As a landlord in South Carolina, it is crucial to understand your legal obligations under the South Carolina Landlord–Tenant Act. This Act sets out the minimum requirements for landlords and helps prevent disputes with tenants. The experienced landlord-tenant dispute attorneys at…
Filing for bankruptcy offers debtors a degree of protection from the collection of unsecured debt. However, as a creditor, you may wonder how to protect yourself and recover your money when one of your debtors files for bankruptcy. The good…
In North Carolina, a lienholder has the right to repossess a vehicle if it was used in the commission of a crime. The law that establishes lienholders' rights and motor vehicle repossession is Article 9 of the North Carolina Uniform…
The South Carolina Residential Landlord and Tenant Act is a set of state laws establishing landlords’ and tenants’ rights and responsibilities in the Palmetto State. It covers issues including the rental agreement, security deposits, rent, repairs, and eviction, among others.…
The South Carolina Landlord-Tenant Act requires residential landlords to comply with certain provisions with respect to tenants, regardless of what their rental agreements specify. In this blog, the legal team at Crawford & von Keller, LLC reviews the minimum requirements…
As a landlord in North Carolina, you must adhere to a certain set of rules to maintain a positive, legal relationship with your tenants. However, North Carolina laws are largely favorable to landlords, which means you also enjoy plenty of…
When a business owner files for bankruptcy, creditors might be concerned about how and what they'll recover for debts owed. Here, we’ll discuss which business debts could be discharged in Chapter 7 bankruptcy and your rights as a creditor. Debts…