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How do you report delinquency to credit bureaus?

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reporting credit delinquencies

I am a landlord. My tenant is seriously in default of her lease and is in arrears in excess of $5,500. and refuses to pay.
How can I report her to the credit agencies?
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You will need to take her to court (small claims court) and get a judgment against her. The judgment is a legal action against her and will show up on her credit report.

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