I recently rented from a landlord who I am now finding out is crook. He is trying to charge me for damages to the property that were there before I moved in. Can he ALSO damage my credit or just give me a bad reference in the future?
2006-11-28 23:32:20 · 4 answers · asked by Melissa M 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Credit
If he wants to collect money from you, he'll have to take you to court... if you lose and owe him money and fail to pay, then your credit can be damaged. But your credit is intact until your time in court... be sure to check it periodically. As for the bad reference, don't worry about it. Many places don't check... and if you have proof you paid your rent every month, you can always supply that information.
2006-11-28 23:44:49 · answer #1 · answered by Mike S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a landlord, and the only way he can damage your credit is through refrences, Say another landlord call for a reference, he could say you either didn't pay on time or left with outstanding bills still owed him, a little advice, always take pictures W/dates. when you move into a new apartment, always point out to the landlord anything you may see (damage) prior to moving in, ask if these things will be fixed. We have always alowed tenants to make alterations. if it is something that will stay in the apartment after they are gone we would adjust the rent so we would pay for whatever was done... Try not to use him as any reference, You could always use a family member or close friend to say you had been living with them prior, leave him out of it.. and remember from now on pictures and everything in writing..
2006-11-28 23:48:17 · answer #2 · answered by MKM 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
definite, they are able to nevertheless reject you for unfavorable credit. they have the excellent to do this because of the fact they do no longer have confidence which you would be able to pay it due on your previous. there are particular issues they are able to't use to reject you like your age, gender, marital prestige, race, handicapps, etc. you're no longer "secure" because of the fact you have unfavorable credit. regardless of the undeniable fact that, in case you have filed financial ruin, your credit probable isn't as undesirable as you think of. once you report financial ruin, your credit is barely whilst in comparison with others who've filed financial ruin, no longer quite everyone. Many places are additionally prepared to furnish you an excellent gamble because of the fact they understand which you would be able to no longer report financial ruin returned for yet another 7 yrs from once you filed the 1st and in that factor, they might probable get a judgement against you for it in case you defaulted. in case you're having a situation looking an apt to hire, furnish the owner or complicated administration a a techniques better deposit because of the fact you of course have it.
2016-10-13 08:19:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he's a crook, he may be just bluffing. Get legal help, that may stop him from doing either.
2006-11-28 23:41:06 · answer #4 · answered by 8p8a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋