Columbia Ultimate Rent & Lease Debt in Peoria, IL

Columbia Ultimate is collecting rent & lease debt in Peoria. Average: $3,200. Illinois SOL: 5 years. Garnishment: 15% of gross wages.

Known Columbia Ultimate Violations

  • Collecting on debts discharged in bankruptcy
  • Failing to update credit reports after dispute
  • Adding unauthorized interest charges

Dispute Strategies

  • Document property condition at move-in/move-out
  • Challenge security deposit deductions with photos
  • Dispute excessive lease break fees
  • Verify landlord followed state notice requirements
  • Challenge any charges beyond normal wear and tear

Tips

  • If you filed bankruptcy, send them your discharge papers immediately
  • Columbia collects utility and telecom debts — check final statements
  • Demand they remove inaccurate entries from all three credit bureaus
  • Take timestamped photos at move-in AND move-out
  • Most states require security deposit return within 14-30 days
  • Landlords can't charge for normal wear and tear