If Chapter 7 was filed with a pending eviction, the debtor is not obligated to pay the rent until the discharge is received.

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Filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy imposes an automatic stay on most collection actions against the debtor, including eviction proceedings. However, this does not absolve the debtor of the obligation to pay rent that accrues after the bankruptcy filing. Rent that becomes due after the filing is considered post-petition debt and must be paid to avoid eviction.

If Chapter 7 Was Filed with a Pending Eviction, the Debtor