Legal Question in Bankruptcy in Illinois

Bankruptcy and Apartment Leasing

My husband and I will be filing bankruptcy by June. We will be locating to Chicago and will need to get an apartment, does bankruptcy hurt our chances of getting an apartment?


Asked on 5/15/03, 5:53 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Thaddeus Hunt Law Offices of Thaddeus Hunt

Re: Bankruptcy and Apartment Leasing

It depends on the owner(s) of the apartment complex. The decision to rent or give credit to an individual is a decision reserved to landlord or creditor, respectively.

With some landlords it will not matter, whereas with others it could be a significant factor. They may simply require a higher deposit.

Very truly yours,

Thaddeus J. Hunt

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Answered on 5/16/03, 1:34 am


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