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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. Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA). Tomlinson , No. Section 559.77

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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. Debtors appealed.

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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. Riexinger & Associates, LLC , 817 F.3d