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I gave my tenant a bad report because it was the truth and I am fearful because they may retaliate. Are there laws for this? The property managment company was remax in dallas, tx that told the tenants about the report.

Patrick & Kahala B, TX on Sunday, January 24, 2010

RE: Prospect Landlord told Tenant about bad report

I was told if you tell the truth without fabication it is not slander ,and it cannot hurt you , now if it is not true and they were caused a hardship like loseing a job or a hardship then you could be. Slander is very hard to prove.

Posted by Donald G, MA on Monday, January 25, 2010

RE: Prospect Landlord told Tenant about bad report

Always ask requesting party to send / fax you a letter requesting the information they want to verify on their letterhead. You never know who's on the other end of the phone.

Posted by Stan M, CA on Monday, January 25, 2010

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