Automatic Stay -- Immediately after a bankruptcy case is filed, an injunction (called the "Automatic Stay") is generally imposed against certain creditors who want to start or continue taking action against a debtor or the debtor's property.
Bankruptcy Code Section 362 discusses the Automatic Stay.
A secured creditor may obtain relief from the automatic stay for acts against property if both the: Debtor does not have equity in the property.
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How Long Does an Automatic Stay Last? The automatic stay remains in effect until your case is closed.
But, of course, it isn't always that simple.
For Chapter 7, it's often the case that a stay will last the 3-5 months the court case is open.