| Collections Law |
| What can you do to a collection agency that calls your work? |
Tell them you should not be called at your place of employment and request they stop. then...Document, document, document. If it persists, you have legal grounds in small claims to sue for harrassm... |
| I recieved a summons for debt collection can i stop garnishment if i agree to use a debt consolidation company |
If you received a summons, it means a court action has been filed against you. You, or someone on your behalf, will need to contact the creditor to see if you can arrange for some kind of settleme... |
| Does the servicemans relief act prohibit collection of child support from overseas deployed personnel? |
I am not a lawyer. I could not find any reference to child support in the Servicemen's Civil Relief Act of 1940. (Link #1, below.)
But I did find a reference (link #2, below) to a law (42 U... |
| Posted a formal complaint to a collection agency, & info was still put on my credit report? |
Well, if you pay them one single partial payment under law its like a pay promis becuase your giving money freely, a little hard to explain on this one. Anyhow, I dont know what to say on this, I w... |
| If a deadbeat bids and wins an ebay auction can the account receivable be sold to a collection agency? |
if they dont pay u dont ship and resell to the second bidder ... |
| If a creditor discharges a bill, can they then send it to a collection agency? |
Yes, it is legal, but you dont have to pay it. This is a ploy done by some collection agencies. They purposely get these settled debts and write off debts with the proviso that they will get a bigg... |
| Can a company take you to court for a bill they already sent to a collection agency? |
I think both can take you to court once the dispute has been resolved.
Just because you dispute it doesn't mean that the dispute has validity -- they have to research it and then it is sti... |
| What websites can I go to to read about my rights and the laws regulating collection agencies? |
type in fair debt collection act under search ... |
| How can i prove that a debt collection agency didn't send me the 2 letters they claim to have sent? |
They have to Prove you DID get the letters. NOT the other way round! They should have been sent recorded "signed for" delivery! Appeal! ... |
| How do I deal with a collection agency that is threatning law suits against me? |
Why pay? Demand to see you original contract. Collection agencies are crooks. They tried to get me to pay for a distance relatives bill and I said no. After 3 calls I warned them I would send t... |
| How can you tell,if dept collection's are legitimate,or,illegitimate...? |
If you receive a phone call from a collector they must say
"This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose".
By law, the collection age... |
| My boyfriend gave me an MP3 player with songs on it from his personal collection. Is this considered piracy? |
In this case it is unlikey you will be liable for a suit. The intention for the lawsuits were to stop people from downloading music from the internet....if he bought a cd downloaded it on a mp3 pl... |
| I was evicted 2 1/2 years ago. I was not sued. Can a collection collect for upaid rent? |
Each state has a different statue of limitations. Mostly 6 years
As a former collection agency owner I can tell you that they would much rather settle than taking the time to go to court.
Off... |
| What happens if I ignore a collection agency's efforts to collect a small sum of money from me? |
It will show up on your credit report (if it hasn't already) and they will take you to court to collect. ... |
| If a bill goes to a collection agency, it that the same as if it is a civil court? |
No, it merely mean the original creditor sold all of their right, title and interest in your debt to a collection company, or entered into an agreement where the collection company would receive a ... |
| If I got a call from some collection agency with an automated person giving me my "case number"am I being sued |
Yes and we've lost our patience, send us all your money now ! The best one I've herd is they asked if could go to the bank and get a loan to pay, I'm still LMAO on that one. ... |
| Can you file harassment charges against a collection agency for harassing family and neighbors? |
Sure can, and recover damages too. Find you a consumer lawyer at naca.net. If you haappen to be in Illinois, check out edcombs.com. NJ or PA check out pennlawyer.com. ... |
| What happens if I dont pay a collection dept in Texas? |
They will ruin your credit by reporting your failure to the major credit bureaus; they may bring a lawsuit to collect the debt, including filing liens on your real and personal property; they may h... |
| How do you go about suing a collection company that has called our home before 8, left a message on the answer |
No nothing can be done. Legally they can call your house between the times of 8am and 9pm. I realize that she called before 8am but it happens. Just because your husbands name is only on the ac... |
| I am getting harassed verbally by a collection co. and I'm just waiting for them to threat me physically.? |
Call your Phone Company and local Police Department!
Telephone harrassment is illegal, and you can even sick the Attorney General of your State on them!
If it continues, then you can even t... |
| Can an overseas company still get a collection agency after you? |
If by overseas you mean global or international than yes. Actually, most collection agencies (besides the IRS) are privately owned businesses. ... |
| Is it possible to incorporate security deposit collection after a parent death into Power of Attorney doc.? |
If I read you correctly, you hold a Power of Attorney from a deceased parent.
The Power of Attorney expires when the Principal dies. It is basically useless.
The proper party to claim the d... |
| What is the statue of limitations for collection after the repossession of an automobile, in California? |
a big bronze sculpture of the governator from body builder to actor to governor of California. the "STATUE" of limitations is limitless..... it is really quite impressive. go to... |
| What is the statue of limitations for collection after an automobile reposession? |
The answer to this question will depend on the laws of your state. Since you didn't include that, its doubtful anyone here can answer the question.
In some states, the statute begins runni... |
| Is there anything legal I can do for a collection agency calls me at 9pm?!? |
It all depends on the state and the circumstances. The bad thing is it might only get worse with calls at 11pm or later. I've heard of calls at 2am before.
If you need debt help, check ou... |
| I just got summoned to court by some collection people I don't want to go. What should I do? |
This is a civil court, yes? They will get a judgment for the amount they are suing for. They can then try to garnish your wages or try to take some of your assets to satisfy the judgment dependin... |
| Or. property is collateral on CA bail is collection required? |
With suitable documentation, the person can collect the collateral from the court. ... |
| Capitol One has been harassing me concerning debt collection of a nonfamiliar person. Can I take legal action? |
Contact your state's Attorney Generals office and find out what you need to do to get them to stop. You might want to mention that you are going to do it the next time they call (and really d... |
| What would you suggest to make child support collection fairer for both parties? |
Every state is different with how they punish deadbeats. Some states have harsh penalties for nonpayment, others do nothing! I think they should make a federal law that makes all states the same. F... |
| Does anyone know of any good child support collection companies? Any good experiences with any of them? |
In Texas, if your child's father does not pay child support, you may bring an enforcement action in court against him. In an enforcement action, along with some other remedies, you may ask the... |
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