Can Chapter 7 Discharge Back Rent Owed to an Illinois Landlord?
Understanding Whether Bankruptcy Can Wipe Out Past Due Rent in Illinois Key Takeaways: Chapter 7 bankruptcy can discharge back rent owed to an Illinois landlord because unpaid rent is treated as unsecured, contract-based consumer debt under written leases or oral month-to-month arrangements. However, discharging the money debt does not undo an eviction, since a possession-only […]