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Tenn. Code Ann. § 28-3-101

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Oral contract 6 yrs.

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Q: How long can a collection agency try to collect on a debt in the state of Tennessee?
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Where can you find the phone number for a collection agency on your credit report?

Whenever I am helping a client with a collection agency, the first thing I do is try to contact the state agency that licenses collection agencies. I also try searching on Google and that usually works.


How long does a third party collection agency have to collect on a debt after the debt is charged off by the original creditor?

There is no time limit placed on their collection efforts to collect a debt. However, there is a SOL for legal recourse and for how long it can report on your credit reports. Reporting time is 7 years and so far as the SOL for legal recourse you would have to check your state laws to see how long.


How long can a collection company try to collect on an account?

Until your state's statute of limitations runs out on that debt.


How long do unpaid credit cards stay on your credit report in NY state?

Technically seven to ten years. When a credit card goes into default it gets written off on the creditors taxes as a loss and gets sold to a collection agency for 10 to 20 percent of the original loss. Down the line it gets sold from collection agency to collection agency.


Can a collection agency freeze a bank account in Pennsylvania?

Collection agencies do not and cannot freeze accounts in any state. Only the courts can do this. However, if a lender has a valid judgment against you for a bad debt, any collection agency they hire to recover it can serve your bank with an order of garnishee and attach the assets in the accounts you have there.

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Can a collection agency collect outside of their licensed state?

Only if they are licensed in another state and only if that state requires a license. If no license is required, any agency can collect there.


Can an out of state collection agency collect in Wyoming?

Yes if they are licensed to do so


If the collection agency didn't collect anything from you do you still owe the collection agency anything in the state of Wisconsin?

Of course. If it's an unpaid debt, the collection agency owning the debt may try to collect it. And beware, they can track you down no matter what. However, they have to abide by certain rules, which are defined in the Fair Debt Collection Act.


Can collection agency put lien on home in attempt to collect a charged off debt?

If they obtain a judgment against you, some state's houses are protected


A collection agency is attempting to collect for a 5 year old medical bill you do not owe can they collect in the state of Ohio?

if you do not owe it, they shouldn't be able to collect it anywhere. even if its past the deadline for you to contest the bill you should still try


Can a business garnish another business for debt?

A business can't garnish over another business, but if they hire a commercial collection agency to collect the debt, even then the agency can't garnish. When a business debt collection service goes to Court, the commercial debt collection agency can arrange a settlement to "force" the Court to garnish over the debtor. Collection Laws varies in every state


Can a collection agency garnish your wages?

A Collection Agency that "owns your debt" can not garnish any wages. Assume that the collection agency in their efforts to collect the debt for their client, sues the debtor and then provoke that the Court works an arrangement to pay the debt, if the arrangement includes garnishment of wages then, the Court can garnish salaries. And there is laws to garnish wages that apply to every state.


Can you sue a collection agency if they are not licensed in your state?

No you can not


Can a collection agency sue you for money in any state How can they do that if the original company wrote it off Is this legal?

When you default on some debt, the original creditor writes it off. When they write it off, they usually sell it to collection agency. Since the collection agency bought it, it becomes theirs. If they try to collect and you don't pay, they can sue you. Learn your rights by reading up on the FDCPA.


How do you fight a collection agency on an out of state improper turn ticket from 14 years ago?

How do you fight a collection agency on an out of state improper turn ticket from 14 years ago?


Do you have to pat a collection agency?

Assuming you mean "pay" instead of "pat," the answer is no. However, if the debt is yours - you can be sued for it. And if the collection agency wins, you can have your wages garnished or your checking account. Keep in mind that each state has a different statute of limitations (SOL) for debt, and collection agencies often try to collect on debt that is past the SOL. Once it is past the SOL, you cannot be sued for it.


What is Tennessee's treasurer?

David H. Lilliard is Tennessee's Treasurer, responsible for state investments and tax collection. He controls the tax office of the state.