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Updated 9 months ago, 03/20/2024
Tenant moved out, filed for bankruptcy
My tenant moved out but left a lot of damage to the property. After they moved out, they texted me saying that they filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy and that I should contact their lawyer. They gave me the lawyer's phone number to call. After talking to a legal analyst at the lawyers office, she indicated that I cannot communicate with my ex-tenant. I have not received any official notification from anyone, yet and the tenant is non-communicative. I have their security deposit but the damages are 3x the security deposit. The property is based in Milwaukee, WI. I saw a lot of threads that talk about tenants filing for bankruptcy while staying in the property but this is a slightly different situation.
My specific questions are:
1. Am I still required to send a security deposit statement showing the amount they owe to me?
2. Is there any hope for me to ever recoup my loss?
3. What are my responsibilities and duties as a landlord in this case?
Appreciate your input.