How do I get a satisfaction of judgment?
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How do I get a satisfaction of judgment?
Judge awarded judgment of $250 to landlord. Landlord was holding a security deposit of $420. Judge stated that the landlord was to pay the balance of $170 to me, the former tenant. In his written decision Judge did not mention the security deposit only stated that the balance was to be piad to me. Landlord and his attorney refuses to enter a satisfaction of judgment. This has been on my credit report for 6 years and I need to get it “satisfied”.
Asked on March 7, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Ohio
Answers:
Robert Miller / Law Office of Robert G. Miller
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You need to file a Motion with the Court in the case where the judgment was obtained to request a satisfaction indicating that it was paid. You can also send a copy of the court's order with an explanation to the 3 major credit bureaus indicating why the judgment should be removed from your credit report or marked as disputed.
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