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Does law cover commercial collections?
Federal Collection Laws regulate collection laws and practices, for consumer or business debt. Federal Collection Laws are also known as Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)
Is it legal for a creditor or debt collection agency to access a bank account for debt collection?
To access to bank account as such, no. But if the debtor agrees to have ACH for payments, then the creditor or collection agencies can withdraw funds, or depending on the state laws a Judge can authorize to garnish wages from the bank. Find laws that apply to the debt in the resources box
Can a debt collect call your employer and speak to your supervisor about the debt?
The laws a debt collection very from place to place. They are not supposed to call your employer. And they should not be discussing your financial situation with them. Unless you get a garnishment, they should not be doing that. You should read the laws for your state and find out what the rules are.
What department must Oregon debt collection employees register with?
In Oregon, a debt collectors must register with the Department of Consumer and Business Services. They must also follow all fair debt collection laws.
What is the legal limit of collection fees that can be added to your balance by a collection agency?
That would be determined by the usury laws in the state in which the debtor resides or in some instances the state where the debt was made or UCC laws depending upon the type of debt that in question.
What should one know before buing a debt?
Before buying a debt, you should know the risks involved and collection laws regarding collecting the debt. Usually private collection companies buy debt for pennies on the dollar in hopes of making a profit if they manage to collect.
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
When a credit card account has been charged off can the collection agency charge you additional fees and interest?
It would depend on the state laws that are apply to collection agencies and collection procedures. In many states they can add fees incurred for the collection of a debt and interest on the amount of the debt itself.
Is there any way to block debt collection predictive dialer calls?
If you answer the phone when a debt collector calls, you can tell them not to call you back. That is part of Fair Debt Collection laws that were passed in a few years ago. They can still contact you through the mail, but wont
Why would one use a debt collection attorney?
You would often contact a debt collection attorney when running a business or service and have people that have refused to pay for services already rendered. A debt collector works within the law in order to collect debts owed to others.
Is it legal to reissue a warrant after you sell it to a collection agency?
In general, once a creditor sells a debt to a collection agency, they transfer the rights and ownership of that debt to the agency. As a result, the collection agency becomes responsible for attempting to collect the debt. In most cases, the original creditor no longer has the authority to reissue a warrant or take direct legal action against you for that specific debt. However, laws regarding debt collection can vary by jurisdiction, and there may be specific rules or regulations that could impact the ability to reissue a warrant in certain circumstances. It's essential to consult with a legal professional who is knowledgeable about debt collection laws in your area if you have concerns or questions about your specific situation. They can provide guidance tailored to your circumstances and the applicable laws in your jurisdiction.
If after a bill goes to collection you pay the bill with the original creditor can the collection agency continue to report the debt and seek their fees in Texas?
Perhaps. Collection agencies are governed by state laws. You may be able to find out if they can take such action by consulting the creditor/debtor laws of your state. Sorry, but more specific information is not possible w/o knowing the state of residency.
