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How can you dispute an incorrect mortgage on their credit report?

Roxy asked: My boyfriend and I are planning on purchasing a home using a first-time buyer assistance program, but somehow his childhood home is showing on his credit report, which would mean he bought the house when he was 3! He and his dad have the same name, so I’m guessing that his parents used [...]

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How to get a credit report for a potential renter ?

Brad Z asked: I am thinking of renting my second home. I like to get a credit report for the potential renter. How do I go about doing it ?Christopher Montney Share and Enjoy:

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How do I get this item off my credit report, and deal with my landlord?

eyebeta asked: Help! We moved from one state to another. Landlord did not do inspection after we moved, even tho we asked, so I took video. Sent us bill for various items. I disputed light bill, they admitted overcharging, and adjusted. They Insisted we broke blinds, which we did not, and that we did not [...]

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How do I run a credit report on someone?

Z Z asked: I am renting a room to someone, and I want to run a credit report. How can I do this? And would it show any convictions? What does it show besides credit history? Does it also show previous addresses?Elba Feldner Share and Enjoy:

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What do landlords or managers look for in a credit report?

Christine asked: I currently own a condo and want to rent it because I am moving to Hartford fairly soon. The market is horrible right now to try and sell! I plan to rent a place in CT. Most of the ads I see request a credit check. My credit isn’t horrible but not good [...]

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How do you fix errors on your credit report?

TM asked: I rented an apartment from 2000 to 2006. I gave a verbal 30 day notice when I moved out, and my roommate contintinued to live there after I left. The roommate left oweing some money, but there was never any kind of evictions , not even a 7 day notice to pay rent. [...]

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How much of credit report do I give a potential landlord?

mamichula0883 asked: He doesnt want to run a credit check so he asked me to bring my own. I had a copy already so i agreed but do i have to give him the whole report?Scot Wongus Share and Enjoy:

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What information do retnal properties look for on a credit report?

Stephanie P asked: I plan on moving to an apartment in Florida in about 6 months. I recently entered a Credit Counselling program which shows as “Paying by 3rd party” on my credit report for all accounts invovled in the CCCS. My car, cell phone and one credit card are not in the program. ALL [...]

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What happens to your public record and credit report when you get evicted?

SJSU1429 asked: I am about to be evicted for noise complaints. Will this show on my public record? Will this show on my credit report? We DO NOT owe the land lord any money. Is there any way we can get this to not show up on both our public record and credit report if [...]

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Is a seller-financed home loan a good option for me?

Leah asked: I am a little credit-challenged at the moment due to some stupid mistakes I made a few years ago, but I am debt-free currently with an annual income of $88K. The only revolving/installment debt I have are 2 car loans for a total of $600/month. Despite my debt/income ratio, though, the payment history [...]

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