Some landlords may routinely run credit reports on potential new tenants. While having a bankruptcy show up could occasionally negatively affect your rental application, it is not at all unusual for clients who have recently filed bankruptcy to successfully rent apartments, homes, etc. HELPFUL TIPS FOR HANDLING RENTING AND BANKRUPCTY: If you are already renting a place and wish to continue living there, there is generally no need to tell your landlord that you have filed for