     Dani (Dani) | Monday, April 30, 2001 - 08:36 am 
dana (Danavasu)
Sunday, April 29, 2001 - 09:26 pm
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I didn't have enough money to pay my last month's rent. My landlord is keeping my security deposity, which is fine; but he also filed an unlawful detainer action against me (without giving me a 3-day notice, as required!)
I'm moving out anyway, but will the fact that an unlawful detainer action was FILED against me go on my credit report (or a tenant screening service), even if I never lose the case?
The stuff I read says conflicting things:
depending on which source you believe 1.)if you are adjudicated the "prevailing party," the fact that an eviction was filed can't be reported by the credit reporting agencies; or 2.) credit reporting agencies can report it, regardless (I live in california).
DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY EXPERIENCE WITH THIS? What can I do to keep them from sticking this on my credit report. I'm not even going to get a CHANCE to adjudicate it (though I'd win), because I'm moving out. |
