How long does it take for an eviction to show up ona credit report?
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How long does it take for an eviction to show up ona credit report?
Does it take 6 months?
Asked on January 19, 2011 under Bankruptcy Law, California
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
There is no set time, though usually it would be shorter than that if reported; it depends upon when the information is sent to the credit-rating agencies or when they otherwise pick it up.
Many landlords may not bother sending the information in, and if they don't, then given how much information is out there about how many people, there's some chance it won't be picked up by the rating agencies. Therefore, while you should prepare yourself that the information could show up in a matter of a few weeks, with any luck (assuming you were the one evicted), it is entirely possible the information will never be reported on your credit report.
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