Old Apartment Collection w shady mgmt

[minimal_debt]

We lived for 2 years in a simple 1 bedroom apartment.

We left the apartment clean enough but there was one hole in the wall that we caused on accident.

I noticed that it showed up on my credit but we never received a bill.

I would have gladly paid it immediately.  

It was sent to Fair Collections and Outsourcing in November 2014 for $229.00 for both me & husband.

I paid it in full once I saw it on CR.

I was successful in getting the item removed from EX, I have been unsuccessful in getting it removed from EQ,TU.

I have sent certified letters to both FCO and Elon Properties (property mgt company) explaining I never received a bill.

I have disputed online, several times on each of our CR.

Following some research I learned that this property mgmt company is known for doing this.

Any suggestions on further recourse to try to get this removed from EQ,TU?

I know it's not shattering but it bugs me, not due for removal until 08/2021-

[gdale6]

You could file a BBB complaint for shoddy business practices in failing to send you a bill. Welcome to the board

[minimal_debt]

I actually did that yesterday after I posted this I found a thread...I'll keep you posted xx

[RobertEG]

My recommendation would be to check with the state or local government agency that handles landlord/tenant regulations in your area and determine whether their holding of a debt obligation was in compliance with all substantive and timeliness requirements.

If you feel that they acted contrary to your rental agreement and/or regulations, that might serve as factual basis for getting removal.

[minimal_debt]

Pulled credit just now and ITS GONE!!!

I'm forever grateful to this forum xx

I've probably sent 5 certified letters to Elon Property Management, with each letter being practically ignored. 

Get with the BBB and BOOM! Done!

Goodness, all this over one accidental hole in an apartment wall xx

Thanks 

[Acc-Risk]

Just for future reference for anyone finding this thread searching... It varies by state to state but in most cases, the landlord must return the damage deposit within 30 days, unless redefined in the lease up to 60 days. At that time a notice of damages should be sent. Landlord/Tenant terms are so touchy as far as what is deemed wear and tear and deliberate damage. Obviously a hole in the wall is deliberate, but things like worn shades, scratches on the floor, etc are the subject of disagreement. This is why it's so VERY important to document photographically move in and move out and have a very thorough inspection on move in and document every single thing so it doesn't get you when you vacate.

I'm dealing with this right now with my gf to the tune of $3000 and it's getting messy.

[minimal_debt]

The hole wasn't deliberate, it was an accident.  This particular apartment complex doesn't take deposit upon move in.  Only app fees, admin fees and first months rent.  They are quite utilitarian apartments.  

[minimal_debt]

Honestly Acc Risk, you're missing the point xx

Photos would'nt have helped me whatsoever.

She had no way to collect $ on the hole in the wall upon move out.  

She simply had her maintenance man fix it, then one step above her determines the cost.

The property management company (Elon Properties) decides not the apartment manager.

They make it a habit to turn people over to collections without sending a bill even though they had our forwarding address.

My post is more about not being offered the opportunity to pay the bill without involving a third party collection agency.

I would have very much preferred to just open my mailbox, open the bill, pay it, and be done.

Would have been much less work.

** Florida renters for 10 years**

Peace Out!