2006-07-05 07:26:28 · 6 answers · asked by ms_anikiat 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
It may not show up on your credit, but you will have created yourself a bad reputation. It's best to be honest with your landlord and explain the situation, he/she may reach a compromise with you and you can both avoid the hassle of eviction. It costs a landlord money to go through and eviction, and he/she is also out rent from their tennants. If they have a mortgage, they might be late in paying it, plus they have to pay court fees. SO, be honest and upfront as soon a you are facing trouble rather then prolonging it.
2006-07-05 07:41:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you leave before your evicted, then technically you have never been evicted (and no where will it state that you were). Your landlord may try to charge you for backrent or lease breaking fees, you might be able to negotiate a compromise (maybe where you pay half). If not, yeah it will probably go on your credit. You could rent again, just not from the same management company. Wait 4 or 5 months and send a letter of dispute to the credit bureau, sometimes that will clear it up, at the very least you can give your reason why that charge is there (so when someone looks at your credit, they dont just see that you owed money but why you owed and why you didn't pay). Make it well written and they will probably ignore it.
2006-07-05 14:33:10 · answer #2 · answered by cognitively_dislocated 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a landlord. If you haven't been served any eviction notice before you leave there is no eviction. Your credit would only have a negative affect if you leave without paying all that is due. Pay and save those receipts.
2006-07-05 14:31:54 · answer #3 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are going to be evicted it probably is already on your credit history that you have a history of non-payment of rents.. Try to get your lease agreement with the new landlord signed before moving out or you will be sorry!
2006-07-05 14:30:58 · answer #4 · answered by escaped_mental_case 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you owe them back rent, they can report a collection account on your credit report. In most cases they can take a civil suit against you and then a "Judgement" will appear on your credit report...That is the worst, ask for a settlement amount & take care of it on the front end!!
2006-07-11 22:26:46 · answer #5 · answered by K B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All I can say is to make sure that you pay the piper. You signed a lease that contractually binds you to making rent payments. If you don't, you will be sued for the remaining costs.
Don't be an idiot! Pay what you owe, then leave.
2006-07-06 02:46:39 · answer #6 · answered by Kaz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋