A deposit is considered an asset, so it must be listed on your schedule of assets but it is not necessary to notify your new landlord of your bankruptcy. It makes sense to secure an apartment before filing because most landlords will run a credit check and refuse to rent to you if you are involved in an active bankruptcy. But it's really none of their business if you file for bankruptcy after securing the apartment lease, as long as you make all your rent payments on time.
Answered on Aug 29th, 2016 at 6:17 PM