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    Default Debt Collection of a Damage Claim by a Landlord

    A former tenant was contacted by a debt collector, in relation to a claim of damages made by a landlord two years before. The tenant asked the debt collector for verification, and they were provided with a letter from the landlord that was sent to the unit that they vacated, which is located in Michigan. They didn't give the landlord a forwarding address, but they believe that they registered a forwarding address with the post office. Two years have passed since they moved out. Do they still owe the money?

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    Default Re: Debt Collection of a Damage Claim by a Landlord

    The failure to provide a forwarding address is the tenant's fault.

    The claim remains valid under the statute of limitations.

    The tenant has choices, the most obvious of which are: (1) pay the debt, (b) negotiate for a lower pay-off, getting the deal in writing before sending any money, (c) do nothing and see if they get sued (keeping in mind that they will likely have the debt on their credit report), or (4) try to convince the landlord that the charge should be forgiven.

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