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BLR 6008-1. Redemption and Avoidance of Liens: Motions and Responses.

(a) A debtor filing either a motion to redeem property pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 722 and Bankruptcy Rule 6008 or a motion to avoid a lien on exempt property pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 522 and Bankruptcy Rule 4003(d) must attach a notice substantially complying with Local Forms 6008-1(A) or 6008-1(B), as appropriate. Such matters are contested matters and must be served according to Bankruptcy Rule 9014.

(b) The respondent must file a response to a motion under BLR 6008-1(a) within twenty-one days of the date of service and serve a copy of same on movant. If no response is timely filed and served, the motion will be deemed unopposed and the Bankruptcy Court may enter an order granting the relief sought. If the motion is timely controverted, the Bankruptcy Court may schedule a hearing on notice to the movant and respondent or order such other proceedings as may be appropriate.