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Is there a limit to how long a creditor can try to collect a debt in England?
it was that if the creditor had not tried to collect within 7 years it was expired
What if a creditor is not on your credit report but trying to collect a debt?
You must pay all of your legitimate debts. A creditor is not required to report a debt to a credit bureau in order to collect the debt you owe.
Can you stop a creditor from selling your account once you have filed bankruptcy?
No. The bankruptcy is to stop anyone who has a right to collect a debt from being able to collect, called the automatic stay. If the debt is listed in the correct debt owner's (creditor's) address and it is discharged, it does not matter who owns the debt.
What is the length of time a creditor can collect on a debt before it is wrote off?
6 years
If a debt on your credit report says 'bad debt write off ' can the creditor still sue you or collect the money?
= If your credit report reports that you have a bad debt write-off, then it means that the original creditor has written off the debt, but they can still sell the rights to the debt to a collection agency and they can contact you and take legal action.
Is there a limit to how long a creditor can try to collect a debt in England?
it was that if the creditor had not tried to collect within 7 years it was expired
Is there a time limit that a third party collector has to collect a debt?
There are not time limits in which the collection of a debt can be pursued. All states do have statutes of limitation which designate the time in which a creditor has to file a lawsuit to collect monies owed.
What if a creditor is not on your credit report but trying to collect a debt?
You must pay all of your legitimate debts. A creditor is not required to report a debt to a credit bureau in order to collect the debt you owe.
If a person dies with no estate in California can a credito collect from the survaiving spouse?
A creditor can collect a debt from the surviving spouse under certain circumstances in a community property state. Usually, the debt has to have been accrued during the marriage.
Can you stop a creditor from selling your account once you have filed bankruptcy?
No. The bankruptcy is to stop anyone who has a right to collect a debt from being able to collect, called the automatic stay. If the debt is listed in the correct debt owner's (creditor's) address and it is discharged, it does not matter who owns the debt.
Is there a time limit for creditors to collect a debt from a deceased in Pennsylvania?
no there is no limit
What is does it mean for an original creditor to recall their collection?
Recall of a debt by a creditor is when the original creditor asks for the debt to be returned to them after they have sold it, often to a collection agency. This may occur if the debt has not been collected for a certain amount of time, and the debt will be sold to another agency to collect, or if the debtor offers the original creditor a settlement.
Can creditors contact family members in an attempt to collect debt?
Yes, they can. Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the creditor can call family members or neighbors in an attempt to collect a debt.
What is the length of time a creditor can collect on a debt before it is wrote off?
6 years
How long can a debt collector attempt to collect a debt in Texas?
There is no time limit on how long a creditor/collector can pursue collection action on a debt owed. There are, however, time limits (SOL) on when a collector can initiate a civil suit against the debtor. SOL's are determined by the laws of the debtors state of residence.
In Arkansas can a collection agency sue you if the original creditor accepts payment on the debt?
If the debt was sold to a collection agency and the original creditor accepted payment AFTER the debt was sold, the money does not belong to them. If, however, you paid the debt and it was mistakingly sol after that payment, the collection agency can't try to collect. If you have proof of payment, forward it to the collection agency and deman in writing that they cease trying to collect this debt.
How many people can collect on a medical bill at once?
Only the creditor - or whoever assumed ownership of the debt.
