What to do about a landlord who did not use their best efforts to re-rent an apartment that we had to vacate early?

I filed Ch 7 bankruptcy 6 months ago. About 7 months ago, my job transferred out of state and our move date was a month later. We informed our landlord of the of our moving in 4 months prior. We were not allowed to sublease. Our lease was for 24 months and we had fulfilled18 months (and had never been late on a payment). The caretaker listed the rental on craigslist only. We offered repeatedly to help with listing. Offers were refused. We kept documentation of her listing. It would be more than 2 weeks at times before the unit was relisted. Also, 2 notifications of bankruptcy were returned by mail from our landlord. State tenant law states a good faith effort must be shown to rerent the property. He’s now trying to collect $3k from us. Do we have a case?

Asked on May 12, 2013 under Bankruptcy Law, Washington

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