Rental Application Question Eviction?
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If the eviction doesn't show up as a judgement on your credit record you should be fine. If you haven't already done so, pull a copy of your credit report at http://www.annualcreditreport.com... and check it out. This is the totally free credit report that you have a legal right to although it doesn't include your credit score.
Evictions can be tricky, however. Even if you're not named on the lease you CAN be named in the eviction case. Most jurisdictions require that all adults residing in the unit be named in the eviction suit. (Any adult not named generally cannot be evicted even if the order is granted.) This can result in someone whose name was not on the lease being named in the eviction action. Since you were probably a minor when the lease was signed it's entirely likely that you weren't named. If you still have copies of the eviction paperwork, check it to see if you were named.
I'd get copies of the old eviction paperwork and the old lease as proof that you were not legally obligated for the rent and were therefore an innocent victim of the eviction. Don't bring it up, but have it ready if anyone else does bring it up.
It doesn't hurt to try to get in, and because they may/probably know about this eviction explain that to them. It's best to be honest on this. I use written references from my best landlords.
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