I have an old lease agreement that is not letting me get a new apartment. I am a 20yr old male, married and with child on the way. I had an apartment which I left 2 maybe 3 months early. The landlord told me to pay the last months rent and to vacate. So I did. I also would notably forfeit my deposit, which was okay due to my early lease breaking. Now I go to lease a new apartment and they say I cannot due to an outrageous amount that I owe this past apartment complex. I need to know what I can do about this past lease, as far as payment options and such. Please give me any advice you can. Thank you in advance. HELP:(

Did the old landlord give you any paperwork showing what you paid and that you were released such as initialling the lease marked VOID?

Nope I was young and naïve. I didn't know to ask for any such paperwork. Now me and my wife might very well be left homeless. I have tried to enter into a payment agreement. Hopefully this will allow me to get into a new home. Hopes and wishes is all that's on my side.

Hey Doc, I would not offer to pay additional money if you have already done the correct payment. Can you tell us a bit more info like where this outrageous amount shows up? Is it on your credit history or where? You can challenge inaccurate charges. Back to you.