Can my landlord garnish my wages for rent?

***Can my landlord garnish my wages for not paying rent?

Yes.
You signed a contract, when you rented your apartment and you are in breach of the contract, by not paying rent. The landlord can sue you, obtain judgment and proceed to garnish your wages. In some cases, you can contest the amount being garnished, with a financial hardship defense.



***Can my landlord garnish my wages for non-payment of rent, if I file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Yes.
Chapter 7 introduces automatic stay, which stops your creditors from contacting you or threatening you. If your landlord already has a garnishment against you, Chapter 7 will freeze the garnishment.

***My rent is past due. Can my landlord garnish my wages after I move out?
Yes.
You are referring to two different situations. First, you are breaching your lease, if you leave before the end of your lease. Second, you are not paying rent and your landlord can sue you on both fronts.