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bankrupt former landlord

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ngeberer

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9 months ago I won a judgement in small claims court against my former landlord for security deposit.

Collection efforts have only yielded $250 out of $1200.

2 months ago I place a lien on his house with county clerk's office for amount of outstanding balance.

Yesterday I received a letter stating he is filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

I am in New York City.

Does the lien survive the bankruptcy?

Can I claim this debt is exempt from bankruptcy because security deposits are not supposed to be mingled with ll's personal funds per NY State law?

Thanks,

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You may be protected as long as there is enough equity in the property to pay you when the property is sold.
 
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