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A judgment is granted to the victor in a court case and would only be reported against the defendant after it is granted. So the suit itself is never reported until a conclusion is declared by the court.

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Q: If a landlord files suit against you and you contest it will the suit be reported to the credit bureaus or will it be reported as a judgment?
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How can an eviction judgment on your tenant record be fixed?

If the judgment was reported to the credit bureaus, the tenant needs to pay it, get the judgment amended to zero by the court, and send that to the credit bureaus. However, the fact that there was a case can never be erased.


How do you report delinquency to credit bureaus?

reporting credit delinquenciesI am a landlord. My tenant is seriously in default of her lease and is in arrears in excess of $5,500. and refuses to pay. How can I report her to the credit agencies?-----------------You will need to take her to court (small claims court) and get a judgment against her. The judgment is a legal action against her and will show up on her credit report.


Where can you look to see if a person has a judgment against them?

You can check for judgments against a person by searching court records online, visiting the courthouse in the jurisdiction where the judgment was issued, or hiring a professional background check service. Additionally, credit reports may also show any judgments that have been reported to credit bureaus.


Can a judgment be reported to more that one credit bureau?

Yes a judgement can be reported to more than one credit bureau and is usually reported to the three major credit bureaus (equifax, tranunion & experian)


Can you have a judgment against me even if its not on credit report?

Yes, a credit report only reflects the information which is reported to the 3 credit bureaus (Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion) by Lexis Nexis which they gather from court public records. Even if a judgement is not being reported by the credit bureaus, you may still be liable for it. To find out the status of a judgement, contact the court where the judgement was placed.


Does a lawsuit by debt collector affect credit score?

Yes, a lawsuit by a debt collector can affect your credit score. If the debt collector wins the lawsuit and obtains a judgment against you, it may be reported to the credit bureaus, which can negatively impact your credit score.


Can an individual file a judgment against you and have it reported on your credit report?

Yes. You can file suit as a plantiff or be the defendant in a suit which results in a judgment against you. This information, like all public records, is picked up by third party vendors who then report them to the credit bureaus. A consumer can send information regarding themselves, such as dispositions or proof of payment, to the credit bureaus. I do not know what response you would get if you sent legal information on someone other than yourself.


How is a judgment placed on a persons credit and who puts it there?

A judgment is placed on a person's credit when a court rules in favor of a creditor in a lawsuit for unpaid debts. The creditor is the party that pursues legal action to obtain a judgment against the debtor, and this judgment can negatively impact the individual's credit score and ability to borrow money in the future.


What if I don't answer the summons for unlawful detainer and I dont move in 5 days?

A default judgment will be entered against you, and will be reported to the credit bureaus automatically. If you still refuse to move, the court will direct the county sheriff to physically remove you and all of your property out of the apartment/house you are renting.


How can a landlord put unpaid rent on your credit report?

Untill you ever pay the rent or he files a lawsuit and gets you kicked out. I don't know what that answer means. Eviction cases are public records, and the credit bureaus go through every case, and enter the names of the parties and the judgment amount. The landlord can report the arrearage to the credit bureaus, but if he doesn't, it will likely make it onto the tenant's report anyway.


What is the lowest amount that can be reported to credit bureaus?

$0. Credit bureaus do not have a minimum amount reporting requirements.


How is a civil judgment entered on a credit report?

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