QUESTION
Is it safer to rent an apartment before bankruptcy?
Asked on Aug 04th, 2016 on Bankruptcy - Ohio
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Can they kick you out when they find out? Which is safer, before or after?
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As an attorney who has also represented landlords, I have never found bankruptcy to be a factor in securing an apartment to rent. Landlords are not willing to rent to someone who has been evicted in the past, had their utilities shut off, or who have records relating to domestic violence, drugs, or noise complaints.
Answered on Aug 31st, 2016 at 6:25 PM
It is safer to rent an apartment before bankruptcy, because the landlords often run credit checks and will not rent to someone involved in an active bankruptcy.
Answered on Aug 31st, 2016 at 6:23 PM
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They can't evict you from an apartment for filing bankruptcy. Some landlords will not rent to people who are considering bankruptcy, so it's generally a good idea to rent one before filing.
Answered on Aug 31st, 2016 at 6:22 PM
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Richard B. Jacobson & Associates, LLC
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It's generally safer to rent the apartment before file bankruptcy. So long as you pay the rent (and meet any other requirements of the lease) they cannot kick you out.
Answered on Aug 31st, 2016 at 6:22 PM