Q: The community manager is asking for back rent and current rent?
If you had a eviction filed against you, and go to court and attempt to pay back rent, can the agent make you pay back rent and current rent as well?
A: The court will determine how much a tenant owes in current and back rent, and will issue a judgment for that amount. If tenant does not pay, then the landlord can then proceed with legal action to collect from tenant on that judgment. Landlord can also make an adverse entry on tenant's credit record, lowering tenant's credit score and making it more difficult to rent from a landlord who checks credit and prior evictions.
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