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How badly would it affect her if she did not pay apartment rent and was summoned to be in court?

This girl signed an one year lease with a co-singer(her mother), then sublease this apartment to me in the last 3 month. I paid all the money to her in advance, and she promised to pay them to apartment directly. But one month later I got a notice that she did not pay the rent and was summoned to be in court. So I am wondering that how badly would if affect her if she did not pay rent and was summoned to be in court? Is it possible that she does not care about bad credit and being in court?

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1. Uh...your bigger problems is that if someone doesn't start paying the landlord a rent, YOU are going to get evicted; assuming she even had a right to sublet (and she doesn't seem too solid). She will get her credit dinged; and she's probably due at court for an eviction hearing for the apartment you are living in. talk with her mom while you still have a place to live
2. If you got a judgement against her, then it would hurt her and her mom's credit.
3. You should contact the owner or leasing agent ASAP. I hope that you have copies of checks or money orders that you paid to her. Never pay rent in cash. You may be evicted. She's not only a thief but stupid to ruin her credit by doing this. Maybe she does't have any credit. Maybe it's a scam she pulls on a regular basis. Try calling the local police and ask their advice or call a legal assistance office. Good luck.
4. There will probably be an eviction YOU. They could attach your property, lock you out, etc. She needs to get the court notice and you need to go to the court with your receipts. Her mom also needs to know.
5. I am a manager of an apartment building. Firstly subletting can be illegal in some buildings, secondly, pack your stuff because if she has not paid and you got notice of judgment then withinth the next week or so a sheriff will show up and give you 15 mins to get out and then they will change the locks, you belongings will then be put at the property line for anyone to take. The girl will have an eveiction on her credit and will not be able to rent again for a while if ever and will have issues getting a house or car. Godd Luck...
6. Just having someone take you to court affects your credit. Anytime you are a plaintiff in court it shows on your credit report and can be a hassle when trying to buy a home. Furthermore if a judgment is rendered it will stay on her and her mothers credit until it is paid or it expires (around here that is 7 years, unless renewed). It will bring down their credit score and cause greif when needing credit. Beyond that you need to figure out something because you will be evicted.