Eviction Credit Report Impact

Summary

An eviction on your credit report can make renting difficult. In Texas, both tenants on a lease are responsible for rent. Without written notice from your roommate, you were left with the full rent. To address this, you can negotiate with the original landlord, dispute inaccuracies on your credit report, or seek legal aid in West Virginia. Legal Aid of West Virginia can provide assistance.

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I have questions about an eviction
Hello ****, I'm here to assist you. Could you please tell me in which city and state you're located? This will help me provide the most relevant information.
I’m in Martinsburg West Virginia. But it happened in Humble Texas
Hello ****, it sounds like you're dealing with an eviction issue that occurred in Texas. Here's some general information about Texas eviction laws:
- The landlord must provide a written notice to vacate before filing an eviction suit.
- You have the right to a court hearing.
Can you share more details about your situation?
I moved in with a friend. Me and her got a two bedroom together and she decided to move out before our lease was over and I got left with the apartment and couldn’t afford it alone
Did your friend give you any written notice before leaving, and did you both sign the lease agreement? Also, did your landlord know about this situation? This will help me provide you with more accurate information.
We both signed the lease agreement and the landlord did know last minute
In Texas, both signatories on a lease are equally responsible for fulfilling its terms. If one tenant leaves, the remaining tenant is still accountable for the full rent. Here's what you can do:
- Negotiate a new lease agreement with the landlord
- Seek a new roommate
- Look into legal aid resources in Texas.
She didn’t get me written notice
In Texas, a tenant's written notice isn't required for moving out. However, your landlord should've given you written notice for eviction. You can seek legal help to understand your rights.
I no longer live in Texas
****, did the eviction process conclude in Texas before you moved to West Virginia? If so, did it involve a court hearing? This is essential to understand your current obligations and potential actions you can take.
Yes
If the process concluded in Texas, are you facing any legal repercussions related to that eviction in your current location, West Virginia?
It’s just on my credit now and it’s hard for me to rent anywhere else . Even though it wasn’t completely my fault and I don’t know what to do
In West Virginia, you can try to:
- Negotiate with the original landlord to pay off the debt
- Dispute the credit report if there are inaccuracies
- Seek legal aid for advice on credit repair
Would you like resources for legal aid in West Virginia?
Yes

Legal Aid of West Virginia


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