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Only courts can do that. If a collection agency wants the power to put a lien on, they have to sue you.
Look into Federal Trade Commission and Ohio law via Google.
You have more protection than you imagine. For example, you can write to a collection agency and tell them to stop contacting you and they must stop. If you are willing to take their calls, they must call at reasonable times, no more than daily and they can't threaten you with any action they don't really intend to take, e.g. suing you for a small debt.
What else can I help you with?
Does the Ohio highway patrol have arrest powers on other than state highways?
The Ohio Highway Patrol has arrest powers on all public roadways in Ohio. They also have arrest powers on all State owned or leased property. They would have felony arrest powers anywhere (as would any citizen). Also, if they are requested by another agency to assist, they would have the same arrest powers as that agency, even on private property.
Can a collection Agency require collection on a 20 plus year old speeding ticket in Ohio?
Send the Collection Agency C&D letter letting them know that the debt they are trying to collect on is time barred by your states statutes and never contact you again.
Was Ohio ever a community property state?
yes.
How do you get a Medicaid provider number?
Contact the provider services section of your State's Medicaid agency.
How long can a debt collection agency sue you in Ohio?
In Ohio, the statute of limitations for debt collection lawsuits is six years for most types of debts. After this time period has passed, the debt collector cannot legally sue you to collect the debt.
As defined in the Ohio constitution which Ohio state agency shares the same responsibility as the US government's executive branch?
The governor's office
Which state's auto repossession laws apply?
*More Info* I resided and registered the car in WV. I bought the car in PA. The finance company was out of Ohio. The lien went to a collection agency in CT, and I currently live in Alabama. Which state's laws would apply to my situation?
I am self employed Can a collection agency file a 1099 and garnish your tax return if the debt is over six years old and the debtor has been in Ohio for six years?
A collection agency has no legal powers. Some agencies are collection attorneys who can file lawsuits. Regardless, no one can seize another person's property without due process according to the persons state of residency laws. In other words they have to take you to court, win a judgment, execute the judgment, this takes a considerable amount of time. The exception is child support and/or spousal maintenance, or a court order that was already in place.
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
What Ohio state agency shares the same responsibility as the US government's executive branch?
the govners office
What personal property is exempt from collection in ohio?
The Ohio legal services web site has good advice and all the basic rules listed. I searched "Ohio Collection Rules" and it was 4th or 5th in the list Collections can't take personal property not specifically awarded to them in a law suit. A bill collector can't just take any property. But if you loose a lawsuit they can take everything of value if it is specified in the judgement, including the coat off your back and your special edition Jordan's.
How can I find out about property tax information in Ohio?
Ohio is changing how they assess and collect their personal property taxes, residents need to stay updated. Here the state's website that describes personal property taxation: http://tax.ohio.gov/divisions/personal_property/index.stm
