Renting After Bankruptcy -- How to Find Housing

Renting After Bankruptcy

Finding housing after bankruptcy is entirely possible. Key strategies:

• Apply broadly: Some landlords care more about current income and references than credit history
• Small landlords: Individual property owners are often more flexible than corporate management companies
• Roommate situations: If the lease is in someone else's name, your credit is not checked
• Subletting: Sublets often have more relaxed screening
• Section 8 / Housing assistance: Section 525 prohibits government housing agencies from discriminating based on bankruptcy

See our detailed guide at Apartment After Bankruptcy for specific landlord negotiation tips.