Legal Question in Business Law in Florida

Re: Rent after Bankruptcy

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Maybe. Many rental properties in Florida are owned by private parties. You should have no trouble renting from an individual landlord who most likely will not run a credit check on you. Alternatively, if you go to a large complex, where tenants are screened, the bankruptcy may pose a problem. That would be up to the particular leasing company, however.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.