AB 3088 – Protections for Renters During Covid-19
The State of California passed AB 3088 on August 31, 2020. The law gives certain protections to renters that have experienced difficulty with rent as a result of Covid-19. California has published a webpage that has all of the pertinent information related to AB-3088. However, in summary the law provides that if certain conditions are met by renters, their failure to pay rent cannot be a basis to evict them. The law has strict requirements, so please make sure to follow them strictly or else you may not be covered under its protections. Once the conditions are met by the
File Bankruptcy is EASY During Covid-19
A common question we receive now is whether or not to file bankruptcy during the Corona Virus outbreak. Filing Bankruptcy during the outbreak is one of the best decisions you can make because the Corona Virus has made the bankruptcy process the easiest it has ever been in the history of bankruptcy in this country. The single biggest hurdle in any bankruptcy case, is the requirement to physically attend a meeting of creditors. This usually entails a long drive through traffic, paying for parking, and the stress and anxiety of having to go to an unfamiliar place
The False Promise of Debt Consolidation
Over the past 5 years, debt consolidation companies have exploded in popularity as an alternative to bankruptcy. But what the companies don't tell you is that the vast majority of these plan's fail. Even the cases where the plans are completed cannot honestly be considered a success. Ruined credit for years, lawsuits, judgments, and higher and higher payments are usually the result of debt consolidation. Our law firm recently made a post about the pitfalls and false promises of debt consolidation. The post has important information every person should know when they are considering