Williams v. Chicago Housing Authority

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER

CONLON, District Judge.

On August 5, 1996, Margaret Williams (“Williams”) filed a petition for relief under Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code (“the code”). In her Chapter 13 plan, Williams provided for the assumption of her unexpired lease agreement. Pursuant to section 362 of the code, an automatic stay barred the continuation of all civil actions against Williams, including any actions based on a violation of her lease. 11 U.S.C. § 362. On October 28, 1996, the bankruptcy court granted the Chicago Housing Authority’s (“CHA’s”) motion to modify the automatic stay…