While the statement won't improve your credit score, it could help sway future landlords, insurance providers, and lenders. (fool.com)
These include banks and other lenders, credit card companies, and retail stores, as well as cell phone companies, utility companies, potential employers, and potential future landlords. (upgradedpoints.com)
If you are really nervous, you can always be up front and tell future landlords about the red mark and your reasoning, and offer to provide 50 % more in a security deposit. (videocreditscore.com)