How do I go after someone who ran a unauthorized credit check?

The FCRA - Fair Credit Reporting Act - would prohibit unauthorized pulls of your credit. It's generally a civil penalty though - would you want...

Is it legal for a property manager to not allow opt-out for positive rental account payments?

As long as what's being reported is accurate, then unfortunately it's likely not illegal. A consumer can't decide which creditors he wants to...

How long do you have when a certified letter is sent of writ of execution from credit union from the sheriffs department.

While I can't speak to the specifics of your contract with them, most debt settlement or debt management companies do NOT provide legal services....

Can i apply for a credit card with my baby's information ?

One certainly could try if he entered all the application information truthfully, but the chances of approval are very slim. One could possibly...

Can I sue a company for falsely putting my account into collections and making a negative notation on my credit report?

It is a violation of the FDCPA - Fair Debt Collection Practices Act - for a debt collector to attempt to collect an amount not expressly authorized...

How can I eliminate my debt for my repossessed van?

Remember that the lender will have to sue you in order to collect anything on the repossessed van. They have to see the van and credit you whatever...

The credit you are talking about relates to criminal law/sentencing. The credit repair in this Avvo category refers to consumer's personal...

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True, not really a fine though - it would be a statutory damages award for the $1k. Definitely contact a consumer lawyer in your area....

I'm looking for a creditors rights attorney

Did you mean a consumer rights attorney?

What can I do if someone does a credit check under false pretenses

There could be several cause of action here. They can't pull a bait and switch like that. If you only gave them permission to pull your credit...