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my renters vacated the house 1 month early and left rent due and late fees plus over $4000.00 damage to property. They had a $850.00 deposit. What are my recourses
Gary H, IN on Monday, June 1, 2009
RE: damage to property
You can go through with the eviction, or you can sue them in small claims court; either way you'd theoretically win a judgment against them. However, keep in mind that there are money and time costs involved in doing so, and you may not be able to collect that judgment. If I were you, I would file the eviction yourself listing all the expenses, bring documentation for them all, and then wait for them to come to you to pay the judgment. It'll probably take a few years, but eventually they'll need that off their credit report in order to borrow money, and they'll pay.
Posted by Ralph F, CA on Monday, June 1, 2009
RE: damage to property
Or you can report them to the credit bureaus. This is the easiest, least expensive thing you can do. It may be reported for up to seven years from move out. I have a blog on this issue at www.thelandlorddoctor.com or email me at Bill@thelandlorddoctor.com Good luck, Bill
Posted by Bill G, NY on Thursday, July 30, 2009
RE: damage to property
how do you report them to credit bureaus? do you have a link for were we can do this?
Posted by Deborah K, MI on Tuesday, August 11, 2009
RE: damage to property
To report previous tenants to all three credit bureaus, go to my blog: www.thelandlorddoctor.com and read the article "Reporting a Tenant to the Credit Bureaus". There is a link in the article where you can register and report your previous tenants. Good luck! Bill Gray www.thelandlorddoctor.com
Posted by Bill G, FL on Friday, August 14, 2009
RE: damage to property
I have a blog to i started for us landlords thanks I will check out your blog! http://www.blogger.com/profile/13213297588132452820
Posted by Deborah K, MI on Friday, August 14, 2009
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