Col5 Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 Hello, I hope someone can help me out or give me a tip where to begin. Two years ago I cosigned for a “friend” to help him get an apartment. He moved and supposedly his company at the time paid to break the lease and all of the other fees. I don’t talk to him but the last time I did he said that it has been paid and he doesn’t have anything oh his renter’s history. I do and it is about $7000.Can someone give my any suggestions how to handle this? It is a lot of money to pay, especially if his company paid for it. As a result I cannot get a decent apartment even if my renter’s history is great. Any help will be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willingtocope Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 At this point, I'd suggest you call the rental agent and get their side of the story. Its possible your friend's company did take care of this, and your reports just didn't get updated...but...if not, you've got some suing to do, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col5 Posted November 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2008 Great, thank you. Thats a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col5 Posted December 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 I went to the apartments and talked to the manager and she told me that some company bought them a few months ago and she doesn’t know where the records are. She referred me to the collection agency and told me to explain to them what happened and they would be able to help me. It is better to do that or to send them a letter to ask to verify that the account is accurate, or am I going the wrong direction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denita Posted December 1, 2008 Report Share Posted December 1, 2008 If they don't have the records for a verification then you are in good shape. I certainly wouldn't confess or explain to a CA about owing any money!!I would dispute this item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OkieinNY Posted December 2, 2008 Report Share Posted December 2, 2008 The management company is required to keep all lease paperwok on site for 7 years after you have moved out of an apartment, so the excuse the new manager gave you is baloney. All files stay with the property regardless of who owns or manages it. Most likely they have sold your account to a collection agency, so it is not worth her time to go digging in the back for your info. You can DV, but all they will send is the original lease with your name it. Unfortunately, this is EXACTLY why I always discourage people from cosigning for ANYONE...the cosigner always goes down with the ship! It sounds like your best bet is to take your friend to court. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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