Bankruptcy Questions Answered

How do I get my money back from my ex-roommate?

How do I get my money back from my ex-roommate? I just finished a one year lease with a roommate who never paid any of his share of the utilities. I asked for them every month but never got any of money out of him. Since I could afford it I paid both my share and his. The last month he didn’t pay his share of the rent, and in the interest of keeping my rental history clean I had to pay it. Over the course of the year he ended up owing me $1,300.

I always wanted my money but now that I am out of the apartment I really want my money.

I have sent 2 or 3 letters to him, outlining what he owes me and when I want the money. The deadline for him to pay me was just the other day and surprise, surprise I didn’t get my dough.

Initially I had planned on taking him to small claims court but though a mutual friend I found out that he (my ex-roomie) filed for bankruptcy on the last day before the law was changed.

So what are my choices?

Can I still take him to small claims court despite his bankruptcy?

Can I take him to bankruptcy court?

Should I hire a lawyer?

Cut my losses?

Are there other options?