It varies from state to state. Most states are 3-5 years.
Alabama has one of the longer statute of limitations (SOL) for credit card debt. Credit card debt is considered a contract debt in AL. That makes the SOL 10 years from the date of last activity on the account.
The SOL starts on the last date of activity on the credit card. So, don't make any payments or you will restart the SOL. In Arizona, the SOL is 6 yrs on credit cards.
SOL stands for Statute of Limitations. It is the time in which they must notify you of the debt and bring suit to collect.
Credit Card debt is considered an Open Line of Credit. The Statute of Limitations for collection in Tennessee is 6 years. That would be from the last use or payment.
The SOL depends on the state and type of agreement. Also note that credit card debt is called an open end account. The SOL for debts that have expired (no longer required to pay) is not the same SOL used by credit bureaus. Take a look at the following site http://www.credit-repair-specialist.com/debt-collection-statute-of-limitation.html and http://www.blogblackstocks.com/2007/02/how_long_does_n.html The SOL depends on the state and type of agreement. Also note that credit card debt is called an open end account. The SOL for debts that have expired (no longer required to pay) is not the same SOL used by credit bureaus. Take a look at the following site http://www.credit-repair-specialist.com/debt-collection-statute-of-limitation.html and http://www.blogblackstocks.com/2007/02/how_long_does_n.html The SOL depends on the state and type of agreement. Also note that credit card debt is called an open end account. The SOL for debts that have expired (no longer required to pay) is not the same SOL used by credit bureaus. Take a look at the following site http://www.credit-repair-specialist.com/debt-collection-statute-of-limitation.html and http://www.blogblackstocks.com/2007/02/how_long_does_n.html
In Utah, the statute of limitations (SOL) on credit card debt is generally 6 years. This period begins from the date of the last payment or the last charge made on the account. After this time, a creditor can no longer sue you to collect the debt, although the debt may still exist and impact your credit report. Always consult a legal professional for specific advice regarding your situation.
No the debt statute of limitations (SOL) has not been extended. The SOL varies by state. You can learn more about your rights in terms of debt collection by reading up on the FDCPA. It was last amended in 2006.
Yes, credit cards are considered open accounts, all states have SOL's pertaining to the time limit in which a debtor can be sued. You can find out what the SOL for your state is by visiting www.fair-credit-collection.com
The diffference between a debt card and a credit card is ,in a debt card it's money from your account .In a credit card is when you borrow money from the bank.
I am so in debt and I am worried about paying my credit cards. Where can I get advice on credit card debt solutions?
There were no credit cards in 1900, hence no credit card debt.
A person is in credit card debt when they have charges on their credit card and can not pay them. A person can make charges on a credit card and make payments at a later date. When a person charges on their credit card, the charge is now a debt that must be paid.