Moffit Bros. Drywall v. Slacum (In re Slacum)

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER DENYING MOTION FOR RELIEF FROM THE AUTOMATIC STAY FILED BY MOFFIT BROTHERS DRYWALL, INC.

E. STEPHEN DERBY, Bankruptcy Judge.

Before the court is a Motion for Relief from the Automatic Stay to perfect a mechanics’ lien filed by Moffit Brothers Drywall, Inc. and Debtor’s opposition. For reasons discussed below, the motion will be denied.

Background

Richard Slacum (the “Debtor”) and his wife Iris R. Slacum own, as tenants by the entirety, property known as 3553 Heights Road, Cambridge, Maryland (the “Property”). On or about September 22, 2000, Moffit Brothers Drywall,…