I don't think it serves anyone well for me to mention that because my purpose here isn't to speak negatively of the company but to find a creative solution that can possibly lessen my losses and close this chapter of my life.

People are more likely to deal with someone after they've had a Chapter 7 discharged. 

TX law lets you put utility charges in the lease, from what I can see.http://texaspropertycode.org/chapter-92-texas-prop...If you click on the "to top" link, you will go back to the index of all of the laws.

@Rhondalette W.Download BP’s newest book here some good due diligence and what goes on at a REIA meeting in Chapter 10.

Well I looked it up, and there is an explicit Florida Statute concerning advances of rent, specifically Title VI Chapter 83.49 "Deposit money or advance rent; duty of landlord and tenant".You have to place it in the same account as the security deposit, and not co-mingle with other funds. 

Download BP’s newest book here some good due diligence in Chapter 10.

Good luck with your new chapter.  

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I told him good luck in this new chapter in your life and for the few months I was your landlord you made it easy.

I know you've already made your decision, but I thought I'd throw out my extremely valuable opinion anyway ;-)Just FYI - I would not accept anyone in Chapter 13 bankruptcy, because they can be converted to a Chapter 7 at any time, and then include what they owe you.