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The FDCPA says you have 30 days from the date of the initial letter you are sent to dispute the validity. This is known as the validation period. I don't believe many agencies would not deal with a dispute at any time of the debt though.
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Is it illegal to dispute a collection in hopes of having it removed even though you know it is correct?
IT's not illegal but it is pointless. It takes substantial proof to have negative information removed. Denying the debt is not enough to have it taken off the CR. It is not illegal to dispute any debt. The (federal) Fair Credit Reporting Act states that bureaus have 30 days to verify any disputed debt. If any debt is not "verified" within that time frame, this debt is shielded from view, regardless of its' accuracy authenticity.
What should you do if you dispute a debt with a collection agency and you do not hear back from them in thirty days?
I,m currently in the same situation. I filed a validity claim of the debt, sent it certified. It has been over a month and I received a call from them. They were unaware that I sent this letter. I proved that they received and signed for it. Then I was told someone will get back to me. Is there a time frame they need to adhear too? I had to send this with in 30 days, and if I did'nt I'm giving them the advantage. What advantage do I get being it's now been almost 3 months and still have not received any information? You are right. THey do have an advantage. The law states you have 30 days to dispute a debt once you receive written notification of the debt. But the law does not make any time requirements on the collection agency to get that information to you. It does, however, require that they must stop all collection activities until they send you the proof of the debt.
What is credit card debt negotiation for?
Credit card debt negotiation can be used to dispute any unauthorized fees and charges. It can also be used to negotiate terms (such as interest fees, late payments) and lower one's assumed debt.
Can you settle out of court on a debt in Pennsylvania?
Yes. You can always settle any legal dispute out of court as long as both parties agree to the settlement.
How do I get a disputed debt off of my credit report?
The legal answer is that the process of disputing a debt is simple that for disputes. If your only dispute is that you do not want a litigate debt reported on your credit then you would not legally have the grounds for filing any disputes. If however, the debt is genuinely incorrect or not yours; then you should be able to google "credit dispute" and find sample letters and instructions on the process of assuring that your credit report contains accurate information. I would avoid any company or service that claims to "fix" your credit, as most of the time its just a scam, and they just send the same letters you can download off the internet for free.
What should you do if you get a letter from a collection agency and the amount of the debt is wrong?
The collection agency must give you thirty days to dispute any portion of the debt they claim you owe. You must send a written reply disputing the amount and any proof of your claim.
What is a judgment for debt?
A judgement for debt - is a ruling by a court - detailing what and how much the debtor must pay (and any time-limit to repay the debt).
Can judgments be disputed or is there a time limit?
There is no time limit regarding the dispute of information on your credit file. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act provides a time limit for disputing a collection account, with exceptions and limitations. You can dispute a judgment by the same means as any other item on your credit report. You should be aware that legal entries in the public record portion of your credit report have different methods of getting on your credit and different standards of verification.
How long will bad debt credit cards stay on your credit report if you haven't made any payments on them and they have been in collections for over six years now?
Actually, the debt (as long as it isn't a bankruptcy or judgement) should be removed from your report 7 years from the date of delinquency. Many collection agencies will wait months, sometimes a year + to put a negative item on your credit report. This way it will effect you longer, and you will be more prone to pay off the debt in the future.If this happens, dispute, dispute, dispute!!! Dispute everything on your report, especially the items that have been incorrectly reported.I recently had a few items removed completely from my report because I disputed the dates, and the creditor couldn't provide ANY form of documentation to support I even had a debt with them.Also, there are statues of limitations in some states on debt collection. How long is too long before someone can file a judgement, ect. For example, in Texas that limitation is 4 years for debt collection.See: http://www.badcreditmd.com/statuteoflimitations.html
How long does a charge off remain on your credit report after paid off?
== == About 7 yrs, but if you respond to any credit inquiries from companies trying to collect any debt, it resets the time period to a new date, and the time starts over again. ONCE THIS ACCOUNT IS PAID, YOU CAN DISPUTE THIS ACCOUNT AND HAVE THE BUREAUS DELETE THIS FROM YOUR CREDIT REPORT. THIS WILL HAVE A POSITIVE AFFECT ON YOUR REPORT.
Do you have to pay a debt without verification?
Depends on who your asking. The first-party, or original creditor, is not require to provide you with any validity notice and is generally not required to have to "prove" the debt to you, that in the end is what the civil legal system is for. However, if a debt collector attempts to collect a debt they are required by law to provide you with a notice on their first letter giving you the right to dispute the debt and to request it to be verified. However, if you do not request this within that first 30-days they can keep trying to collect and do not have to accept your request afterwords. Now if you properly requested then to verify the debt, they are required to stop all collections actions, verify the debt, and provide you with a notice telling you the original credits name, date of origination, and amount. Generally debtors try to use the verification process to provide a list of proof like a copy of a signed agreement, which the collections agency is not required to obtain or send back.
Does a debt collector have the right to contact you at any time of day or night?
No, a debt collector cannot contact you at unreasonable times. They are generally restricted to contacting you between 8 am and 9 pm, local time. If they contact you outside of these hours, they may be violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.
