I've been researching this all morning and find different variations to this answer. If a tenant walks out on the lease and abandons the property, how can I make sure that it shows up on his credit report (since I doubt I'll actually get money from him). I eventually found new tenants, but it took about 2 months. Plus, I had to do a lot of work to get the home ready for new tenants (cleaning, repairs, etc). Please share any and all information you have to offer, it is most appreciated!!