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I recently leased an apartment in Massachusetts, and though I have a landlord, the process was handled via a third party real estate company. I found the apartment in the realtor’s listings, and the realtor showed me the apartment, and was present when I signed the lease.

As part of the application process, I provided personal and financial information, including bank account information, credit report, etc. I also signed a privacy form to accompany that information, of course. That information should have stayed private, strictly between the realtor, landlord, and myself.

Upon moving into the house, I have discovered that no fewer than SIX of my neighbors are aware that I have a history of poor credit. The realtor shared much of my personal information with other neighbors and tenants.

I am furious, and feel I am owed a refund of the very large fee I paid to the real estate company. I plan to contact them, but am wondering if anyone has any experience in this?