A bankruptcy judge sided with Slutty Vegan owner Pinky Cole and ordered a creditor to return her Loganville home to her possession.
According to CBS News, Cole has regained possession of her investment home after a creditor unlawfully seized the property and changed the locks.
Cole, a new cast member on Real Housewives of Atlanta, fell behind on her mortgage payments to creditor Guardian Asset Management.
“On February 20, 2026, Guardian seized the Property, changed the locks, and put a notice on a street-facing window,” the company said in a court document. “When it is available for sale, arrangements to inspect the property may be made through a real estate broker of your choice. The property may not be entered until it is offered for sale.”
Additionally, the landlord for two of her Slutty Vegan locations filed a lawsuit saying she owed $87,000 in back rent.
Cole filed bankruptcy earlier this month after the house was seized in February. The bankruptcy prevents creditors from seizing her property and bank accounts.
According to court documents, Cole’s attorney, Jamie Christy, called Guardian Asset Management and told them that their “actions violated the automatic stay, and that Guardian must return the Property to Debtor.”
In a statement to TMZ, Christy said, “This was an investment property that was unlawfully seized from Ms. Cole. This unlawful seizure violated the automatic stay imposed in Ms. Cole’s bankruptcy case.”
Guardian refused to return the house, prompting Cole to file for an emergency hearing. The matter was heard in court on Thursday, March 26, and a judge ruled in Cole’s favor.
The judge granted Cole the authority to enter her property and change the locks. Additionally, Cole was awarded attorney’s fees and court costs from Guardian.
“Guardian utterly disregarded the automatic stay that debtors have when they file for bankruptcy,” Christy said. “We are pleased that the court agreed with us.”
