Can the landlord keep my deposit and last month rent without applying it to what I owe?

Your security deposit doesn't disappear into thin air. You should meet with a landlord-tenant attorney in your area to discuss this and review your...

Depends on what you want to use it for. I would never recommend someone get this in order to apply for new credit. There are companies out there...

I agree with the others - it should not appear on your credit report. Nevertheless, pull a copy of your credit report right now to check. If for...

When does a 2nd mortgage foreclosure go off your credit report?

With respect to the credit reporting, you should check the date your account went delinquent. Then calculate approximately 7.5 years from that...

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What can I do if bank doesn't want to remove items from my credit record and had unsuccessful credit bureau disputes?

If the account is reporting accurately, it is unlikely to come off before the time prescribed by the FCRA. I can see how you might have overlooked...

How to remove debt from credit report

Congratulations. I agree with my colleague that you need to dispute the debt with the credit bureaus and attach the court's order. Now, it depends...

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Paying back debt and fixing my credit rating.

Judgments last 20 years, and that's a long time. Depending on the overall amount of debt you are carrying, as well as your income level and assets...

Business credit. How do develop business credit? Does it depends on how my personal credit is?

Not really a legal question. Yes, for small business owners, most often your personal credit history is checked and a personal guarantee is...

Who do I call to get the banks to stop doing inquiries on my credit report?

First, I hope you have examined all the possible consequences of co-signing a loan. Second, car dealers often shop around to multiple lenders. as...

I have a lawyer, and my lawyer tells me a lot verbally. How do I know my lawyer is telling the truth?

If you have caught your lawyer in several lies, why haven't you fired your lawyer?