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    Sep 6, 2008, 01:01 PM
    Bankruptcy and lease cosigners
    I used a cosigner to get my apartment because of my bad credit. I am current on my rent, and have never been late. If I file bankruptcy on other debts but not on my lease, will that impact the cosigner in any way, i.e.. Credit, etc..
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    Sep 6, 2008, 01:04 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by truthislove
    I used a cosigner to get my appartment because of my bad credit. I am current on my rent, and have never been late. If I file bankruptcy on other debts but not on my lease, will that impact the cosigner in any way, ie. credit, ect...?


    No, a cosigner is only responsible for debts he/she actually cosigned.

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