In the US, not during the automatic stay that follows a bankruptcy petition. When filing for bankruptcy notices are sent out to all of the debtor's creditors n

In the US, not during the automatic stay that follows a bankruptcy petition. When filing for bankruptcy notices are sent out to all of the debtor's creditors notifying them of the bankruptcy filing and informing them that they must cease all collection activity against the party in question for the duration of the automatic stay. The reason why is that the debtor ceases to be in control of their own assets. The assets (and contracts and liabilities etc) become part of a bankruptcy estate that is administered by a trustee appointed to administer the estate in an appropriate manner, such as by liquidating assets and paying creditors in an equitable fashion. Once the automatic stay is in effect, landlords can petition the bankruptcy court for permission to retake possession of their property, and can't do much of anything until they receive it or the case is closed.