Bad Rental History

Millions of Americans, in one form or another, faced eviction from their homes as a result of the housing industry’s collapse. While home prices have now stabilized in many parts of the country, the credit reports and rental histories of those caught in the bubble burst has not. If you’ve been evicted, foreclosed on, or simply have […]

If you’ve looked at your rental history report and noticed it doesn’t paint a good picture of you – or you have been turned down for a rental unit because the landlord purchased a copy of your report – you may be wondering if you can take action to repair it. The answer is maybe, […]

There are some places in the United States where it’s tough to find a good apartment or rental home. There’s plenty of competition for those limited rental units, and when one does become available, you want to put your best foot forward in hopes that the landlord will select you as the tenant. A bad […]

If you’ve rented an apartment or home, carried a credit balance, or had any run-ins with the law, chances are good that you have a bad rental history report. Landlords reviewing applicants for a rental unit will often look up the applicant’s rental history report to discover the good and bad habits of the applicant. If […]

If you need to move, or are facing an eviction, you are probably thinking about the next home you’re going to live in. If it’s going to be a rental home, you might want to review your rental history report to see what kind of information it contains. Even if you have a bad rental […]

Sometimes life throws you a box of lemons. You lose a job, you forget a rent payment, you have a friend who accidentally damages your apartment – there are many scenarios sometimes out of your control that could negatively affect your rental history report. If you have a history of not paying rent in full […]

Once you’ve signed a lease, you are under a contract for a specified period of time. Consequences of failing to maintain your end of the contract with the landlord could result in fines, negative reports made on your rental history report and eviction. Eviction is a serious consequence. Not only does it mean you’re out […]

If you have negative information on your rental history report, you know how difficult it can be to secure rental opportunities. But you don’t have to let that previous incident linger on your record. Follow these tips to repair your rental history report and move on to the residence of dreams. 1. See what’s out […]

Your rental history may include a landlord you’d like to forget. But as you look for a new place, be aware that a lingering dispute with that landlord could jeopardize your new rental opportunity. If a previous landlord has put negative information in your rental history report, it’s best to try and resolve the situation […]