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Ruined credit from apartment lease

Our daughter moved into an apt with her now ex bf. Both on lease. When it was up, the bf was MIA due to drug and alcohol abuse. My d turned in her key and signed the papers and was told she was good to go. She told them he was MIA. Unknown to us, the bf never turned in his key. Now, my daughter who is married, has a good job, and attending college, is trying to buy a home. We discovered that the apt. reported her to the credit bureau for $1200! They claim they sent her a cert letter. After req a copy, we found that the letter was addressed to the exbf, but was sent to my address. I have no recollection of such a letter. Our questions are: 1. Do we have any recourse against apt since she turned her key in on time, told them about the missing bf, signed all exit paperwork, and was told she was free to go. 2. If not, can she sue the ex bf for the full amount since it was his fault for not turning in his key and checking out? 3. Can the apt. be made to report him to the credit b instead of her? She contacted him and he has never rec a letter, nor has his credit been affected. 4. Is all this pointless since he is in and out of jail and has no job. Should we just pay it off and call it a lesson learned? Thank you

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