can an old 17 year debt be collected
The length of time you are responsible for a debt depends on the type of debt and the statute of limitations in your state, typically ranging from 3 to 10 years. However, it's important to note that even after the statute of limitations has passed, the debt still exists, but the creditor can no longer sue you for payment.
In Texas, the statute of limitations on credit card debt is typically 4 years. This means that creditors have up to four years to file a lawsuit to collect the debt. After this time period has passed, the debt is considered "time-barred" and creditors can no longer sue for payment.
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.
Yes, a collection agency that has purchased your debt can sue you for the outstanding balance, even if it has been three years since they acquired the debt. However, the statute of limitations for debt collection in Arizona is 6 years, so they have up to 6 years to take legal action against you. It is important to seek legal advice and understand your rights in this situation.
The statute of limitations for creditors to pursue a debt varies by state and type of debt, but it typically ranges from 3 to 10 years. After this period, creditors can no longer sue you to collect the debt, though they may still attempt to collect it through other means.
A bad debt can be collected on indefinitely. The debt is owed until it is paid or written off by the creditor or individual.
Three questions for you... 1. Did you incur the debt 17 years ago? 2. Do YOU really owe this debt to someone? 3. If someone owed you money from 17 years ago, would YOU want THEM to pay YOU back? If you can honestly answer these questions, you have your answer. Pay your debts. You are the only one who can.
The law varies from state to state in the US. It could be as little as two years or as long as 8. And the time from which it is measured varies, usually from the last acknowledgment that it is a valid debt.
Most debts would be a written agreement. In Pennsylvania they have set the limitation at 4 years.
I have just received a letter from a company chasing a debt of £1056 from a product I sold in a business in 2003. the new owners of the company it seems did not carry on the payments. this is the first time I have heard of this. can you help as I have heard that they can not chase a debt of over 6 years.
In the U.S. the answer is yes. If you OWE the IRS or your states Dept. of Revenue, there is no statute of limitations. If they OWE you, it's only a "sol" of 3 years.
The average salary of a debt collector is 28,000 dollars. The percentage given as a commission varies from 3 to 5% of the debt being collected. In some companies, it is even a larger percentage.
Texas SOL under TCPRC (section 16.004(a)(3)) is 4 years. The debt could not be collected. The exception being a renewable judgment that was granted.
In most states it is 10 years and can be renewed for another 10.You need to check the SOL in your state.
The Statute of Limitations (SOL) determines that. Each state in the USA has a set number of years that debt collectors can come after you for that. After that set time, the debt is considered legally noncollectable. A simple online search can let you know what your time frame is.
No, Usually credit is extended to an individual 18 years or older.
A consumer's responsibility for a debt is a separate issue than credit reporting. If you owed a debt 5 or 6 years ago, and never paid it, you still owe it. There is a statute of limitations for how long a debt can be collected, another for how long a consumer can be sued over a debt and another for how long a debt can show on your credit report.