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Question: I lived in XXXXX apartments until June 2015. In June of 2015 I paid $406.17 to end my lease and my roomates and I signed a roommate release form saying that I was no longer on the lease. They moved out prematurely in August of 2015. Apparently a sum was sent to a collection agency for that apartment in 2016 and they included my name when they did that. I did not find out about this until I applied for an apartment for my daughter and I in May of 2017 and was denied because of this sum. I called the complex and was basically told that they cant help me. What can I do from here?

Answer: You may wish to consult with an attorney in order to learn what your specific options are. If and when you speak with an attorney, you should have with you copies of your release (if you still have it) as well as any correspondence you had with your former landlord. (Your legal current rights and responsibilities will most likely depend upon the particular nature of your lease termination agreement with your former landlord and/or roommates.) There are links to organizations offering free or low-cost legal services on this website.