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    Feb 20, 2013, 09:07 AM
    Landlord refuses to release rental history
    My landlord refuses to release my rental history until I gave a 30 day notice to vacate. When I gave such notice they still didn't release my information. The house I was trying to move into was sold to another buyer since my information couldn't be obtained. Is this legal?
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    Feb 20, 2013, 09:12 AM
    They don't HAVE to release your rental history... its their option. Its like a reference... they can decline to say anything at all.if they want.
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    Feb 20, 2013, 09:22 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by smoothy View Post
    They don't HAVE to release your rental history....its their option. Its like a reference....they can decline to say anything at all.if they want.
    That's crazy. It shouldn't be a requirement on an application for a new place if its optional on the other end.
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    Feb 20, 2013, 09:41 AM
    Its optional on both ends... as far as the property owners are concerned. It's for their assurance you are a responsible person... they can require it if they want... and most of the smarter ones will run a credit history before renting or entering into a contract with you.

    I'm guessing you don't have much of a credit history if not getting a Rental reference in time was enough for a deal to fall through.

    I'd do some research on building a credit history... and how to build good credit. Its essential for so many reasons... even for ones you might not think are related. Such as employment and Insurance.
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    Feb 20, 2013, 09:53 AM
    'Requirement' by one landlord (or even most) isn't to be confused with state law. And there are no states that I know of that have laws covering references or history.
    It would have behooved you to present copies of canceled checks showing that you paid on time each month for X months. That's mainly what landlords are interested in. You could show pictures of how clean you are, I suppose, although that wouldn't mean anything to someone who realizes that you could be taking pictures of anywhere. You could have a copy of your lease and a picture of you standing in front of the house number and then opening the door of such number and so on.
    Does your landlord have a reason for making your life difficult?
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