If a landlord files for chapter 7 bankruptcy do the tenants get their deposits back

To the best of my knowledge, tenants are only entitled to return of deposits when their tenancy is terminated (usually when they move out).  Nothing changes just because a landlord files for bankruptcy.  The owner may change, but that doesn't alter the tenant's obligations or the rights under the contract. Mark Markus has been practicing exclusively bankruptcy law in California since 1991.  He is a Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization,  AV-Rated by martindale.com, and A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau.