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Is there a legal service available to help me move?

My neighbor left my apartment complex some months ago, and told me that even though the management company said there would be no charges against her, a couple months after they claimed that she left holes in the wall and are demanding compensation.

Now I plan on moving here in a few months and don't want the same thing to happen to me. I have no friends to help me witness my move, so I am in need of a service wherein I can have physical proof that no damage was done to my apartment. I'm not as much concerned about litigation as much as the detrimental effect to my credit report, as I will be moving to a different apartment when I leave this one, and will most likely continue living in apartments for the next several years.

Does such a service exist? If so, what is it called? If not, how can I protect myself? I'm on bad terms with my landlord where said person dislikes me personally, and wish to avoid that person as much as I'm able to. Taking pictures won't help me, as you don't go to court over a bad credit rating. As such I need to stop the bad report from happening prior to my leaving.

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  • Anonymous
    9 years ago
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    I agree with Real Estate Guy.

    However, I would add to have manager sign and date the form.

  • 9 years ago

    You don't need a legal service.

    Before you move in, have an inspection with the property manager. There should be a written list of ALL damages. Take pictures and keep a record of everything.

    When you move out, have another inspection with the property manager. There should be a FINAL list done on the spot. Again take pictures and keep a record of everything.

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