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Jimerson Firm
DECEMBER 14, 2021
Businesses throughout Florida should be aware of consumer statutes that provide remedies to consumers and impose liability to businesses, even for small technical violations. The FDCPA prohibits debt collectors from making false or misleading representations and from engaging in various abusive and unfair practices.
Collection Industry News
JULY 12, 2022
The appeal arose from a lawsuit brought by two Florida homeowners (“Debtors”) against their home loan servicer (“Servicer”) for alleged violations of the FDCPA and Florida’s Consumer Collection Practices Act. After defaulting on their home loan, a foreclosure suit was instituted. Debtors appealed.
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Burr Forman
DECEMBER 4, 2020
Financial institutions, servicers, lenders, and debt collectors must stay up-to-date on evolving federal and state laws stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, as such laws impact all facets of consumer loan servicing and debt collection. The protections are set to expire on February 1, 2021.
FDCPA Defense
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
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. Riexinger & Associates, LLC , 817 F.3d 3d at 76-77.
Troutman Sanders
JUNE 28, 2021
Our bank and loan servicing clients also face novel challenges affecting their industry due to COVID-19, particularly the ever-changing rules and regulations concerning evictions and foreclosures. The new law limits a collection agency’s ability to collect on medical debt. You may access this interactive tool at [link].
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