Your Apartment Rental Options After Bankruptcy
Saturday, July 18th, 2009As we’ve discussed here several times, there is a very good chance you can keep your home when filing bankruptcy. However, those of you who rent may find reason to worry about that ubiquitous “credit check” that shows up on every new rental application.
Whether a faceless, multi-billion dollar property management company or a private duplex owner down the street, landlords need to know they can collect rent. It’s normal to be nervous about the process. But just like all other sorts of transactions and business relationships, your best first step is to be open about your financial history.
When seeking an apartment after bankruptcy, the smoothest route may be to seek out a private landlord.…