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Hopefully the End of the Debt Itemization Circus? 7th Cir. and CFPB Side with Debt Collector

Collection Industry News

This time, with the CFPB filing an amici brief that, in impact, sides with the debt collector. In DeGroot , the plaintiff defaulted on a debt owed to Capital One. Through the account’s lifetime, it was placed with two separate debt collection agencies. collection efforts concerning your account.

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Washington Federal Court Holds “Vague” and “Conclusory” References to “Reasonable Procedures” Not Enough to Establish FDCPA’s Bona Fide Error Defense

Troutman Sanders

Columbia Debt Recovery, LLC , the plaintiff, a tenant under a residential lease agreement, vacated the premises early due to concerns over the property’s condition. In response, the property management company engaged a collection agency to recover the remaining amounts claimed as due and owing under the lease.

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District Court Takes Expansive View of "Deceptive or Misleading" Practices under FDCPA

Consumer Financial Services Law

By Zachary Dunn The FDCPA prohibits a debt collector from using “any false, deceptive, or misleading representation” in connection with the collection of a debt. Though all statements in ARS’ letter were factually correct – including the statement that Islam’s debt was $14,413.78 See 15 U.S.C. In Islam v.

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Seven Ways to Get Out of Debt in 2022

Better Credit Blog

You can transfer your high-interest rate debts to this card while the APR is suspended, and by the time your new card accrues interest, you’ll have paid off most of your debt. Debt consolidation loans. When debt has a lasting benefit and repayment plans are reasonable, it's positive. bankruptcy.