Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Illinois

Evictions

Generally how long does an eviction stay on your credit report or those tenant screening companies?


Asked on 2/08/03, 10:27 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Mary McDonagh McDonagh-Faherty Law Offices

Re: Evictions

Generally, things stay on your credit report for 7 years - if you contest something on your report, the person who initially reported it must respond to the credit reporting agency within 30 days - if they do not, the credit agency will usually remove it.

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Answered on 2/10/03, 4:29 pm
Thaddeus Hunt Law Offices of Thaddeus Hunt

Re: Evictions

The easiest answer is that the older the eviction is on your credit report, the easier it is to remove.

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Answered on 2/09/03, 11:39 pm


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