Eviction on a tenant filing a bankruptcy?

[Nina Ning]

I have a tenant late paying April rent. I gave her 3 day notice and She  told me that she filed bankruptcy  last week and also planned to move out on 4/30.  I do have one month deposit but she has about $1800 unpaid past utility bills. I understand filing eviction has some costs too. In this case, shall I  let it go and take the loss of utility bills and cleaning cost later on? I hope the property didn't have any damages. i plan to do an inspection before they move out.  Thanks for your thoughts on this! Nina

[John Clark]

1. File a claim in the bankruptcy case for the utilities, and for unknown amounts for damage, unpaid rent, etc. Is there a court hearing in April? Attend if there is, and tell the judge you need an inspection before/upon move out to assess damages.

2. Do NOT file eviction without talking to a lawyer who knows about the bankruptcy. Follow his advice.