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What Are “Actual Damages” Under the FCCPA and the FDCPA?

Jimerson Firm

The Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA) and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) are two pro-consumer statutes. 2013) (finding a plaintiff can recover damages for emotional distress under the FCCPA); Barker v. 6:010-CV-226-ORL-31, 2011 WL 1560647, at *10 (M.D. Dish Network L.L.C. ,

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Emerging Trends In FDCPA Litigation Against Community Association Attorneys

FDCPA Defense

Attorneys and other entities that regularly engage in collection work for community associations may be subject to the requirements of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. as well as analogous state laws governing the consumer collection process. 2013 WL 1249598, at *8 (D. 2012 WL 527486, at *10 (D.