Re: Can a real esate broker disclose my credit score to my g

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On 10/09/06, tj wrote:
> I recently filled out an application (not for a lease but
> to just hold a property) my girlfriend (mutually
understood
> as Fiance) saw and we might want to lease. I make over 200
> grand a year but have discovered some discrepancies in my
> credit information. I have made some mistakes in the past
> but have since been debt free for over three years. The
> realtor from Caldwell Banker disclosed to her that I had
> a "horrible" credit score and she freaked out. She is
> likely now my ex-possible fiance. I had been ring
> shopping, told all my clients I was getting engaged and
> moving to fairfield county. Now because of this realtors
> indiscression we have been fighting and likely not poised
> to be together. My question is; can a realtor disclose my
> personal information to someone other than myself without
> expressed legal authorization?? It might sound trivial
but
> has very mch unwound me and my possible future.

Usually, unless she's a co-signer, the answer is no.
However, you don't have much recourse except to inform
management of the unethical practice.