Tenant broke lease how do list it on there rental history

[Chris Igard]

I posted this earlier but I think it was confusing.   I’d like to know if I can report this broken lease on their rental history.  Secondly if they leave the place trashed can I file it on their credit report.  thanks in advance. 

[Adam Martin]

I really don't think there is a database for bad tenants outside of the credit bureau.  If they left owing money consider suing them in small claims court to collect a judgement.  You are unlikely to get paid but that doesn't mean it is impossible and for the cost I'd do it.  My first priority though would be to get it rent ready and focus on current and future profits.  After you win your case google landlord collection agencies.  Even if they don't collect the name of the agencies alone would make it hard to rent in the future and who knows, they may need to clear their credit for a job or to buy a home and you may see some money.  There are going to be a lot of people telling you to get over it and it isn't worth the effort but if we all followed through we would all have more warnings and avoid bad tenants plus maybe people would think twice if they knew there was a high likelihood of consequences.  Although I would know deep down it was probably a waste of money and time there is a part of me that likes a good mix of justice and spite as well of the unknown of possibly seeing some money owed.