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What is the Difference Between the FDCPA and the FCCPA?

Jimerson Firm

Businesses throughout Florida should be aware of consumer statutes that provide remedies to consumers and impose liability to businesses, even for small technical violations. Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. For example, a debt collector cannot: use violence or make repetitive telephone calls (15 U.S.C.

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11th Cir. Reiterates That TILA Periodic Statements May Violate FDCPA

Collection Industry News

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit recently held that periodic statements required by the federal Truth in Lending Act may violate the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act if they are not truthful and fair. After defaulting on their home loan, a foreclosure suit was instituted. See Consumer Fin.

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How To Remove BYL Collection Services From Your Credit Report

Better Credit Blog

BYL Collections isn’t a household name, but it collects for several businesses across multiple industries. Based in Westchester, Pennsylvania, BYL is a third-party collections agency that was founded in 1998. The agency specializes in consumer collections, commercial collections, and medical device recovery.

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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. See Avila , 817 F.3d 3d at 76-77. ReconTrust Co.,

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Troutman Pepper Weekly Consumer Financial Services COVID-19 Newsletter

Troutman Sanders

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. Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Federal Housing Finance Agency extended their foreclosure-related eviction moratoria until September 30.