Entrepreneur and television personality Pinky Cole has raised new allegations in her ongoing Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, claiming a creditor unlawfully seized her Georgia home despite federal bankruptcy protections.
Cole, founder of the vegan restaurant chain Slutty Vegan and a cast member on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, says Guardian Asset Management took control of her Loganville property after she filed for bankruptcy protection. Her attorneys argue the action may violate the automatic stay imposed under federal bankruptcy law.
The dispute appears in recent court filings connected to Cole’s Chapter 11 proceedings. Under Chapter 11, debtors typically retain control of their assets while restructuring debt obligations under court supervision.
According to reports from TMZ, Cole alleges Guardian Asset Management posted a notice on the Loganville residence and changed the locks. The property reportedly includes six bedrooms and four bathrooms and spans more than 2,800 square feet.
Cole claims the lock change prevented her from entering the home. “I no longer have access to the property,” she said in court filings describing the situation.
RHOA/Slutty Vegan’s Pinky Cole Restricted From Home After Filing For Bankruptcy
Her legal team contends the creditor’s actions occurred after the bankruptcy filing triggered an automatic stay. That protection generally blocks creditors from repossessing property, enforcing liens, or taking collection steps without court approval.
If the court determines the stay was violated, Guardian Asset Management could face sanctions or financial penalties. Bankruptcy courts often impose damages when creditors ignore automatic stay protections.
Cole also alleges the seizure disrupted a planned rental agreement. She states a tenant was scheduled to move into the Loganville property on April 1. Because she lost access, that rental income vanished.
Court documents indicate Cole faces millions of dollars in liabilities tied to the bankruptcy case. Filings also suggest much of the household income derives from her husband.
Outside the courtroom, Cole has addressed the situation publicly through social media. In recent posts, she described the emotional strain tied to the legal dispute.
The creditor has not yet filed a formal response. The bankruptcy court will determine whether the property seizure violated federal law and whether Cole can regain control of the home.
