Can a collection agency in another state request payment after the statute of limitations of the debt has passed?

States often have “tolling statutes”—laws which suspend the running of statutes under certain circumstances. One example—making a partial payment....

What about post-judgment costs associated with collecting before you made the payment? If there weren't any and you did the interest calculation...

You can quit claim the property. The other person can take over making payments. However, the bank will not modify the loan because the other...

Removing a tenant on month to month. 15 day or 30 day notice? Do I have to file this notice in the courthouse?

If the tenancy i saw month to month then at least 15 days prior to end of current month. So, if rent is due on the first you need to get them the...

Ms. Christiansen is correct--7 years is the time frame for credit reporting of outstanding accounts.

Can I be taken to court for something that has been dropped from my credit report?

My colleague is correct that being on or off a credit report has no bearing upon whether there is a valid debt. IF the reason that the item has...

Is a free and clear condo homestead pledged as collateral for a loan exempt from creditors in a personal bankruptcy?

I am not sure what you mean "f&c homestead" but I will proceed on the basis that it is your primary residence. In Florida, judgment liens can...

Can I sue a collection agency & their lawyer for fraud?

In my jurisdiction, one of the factors to be looked at is that the judgment debtor acted with due diligence when learning of a default or default...

Witness fess? You mean I have to pay him/her for their time?

Witness fee for a fact witness such as you describe (you at en’t calling the attorney to give an expert opinion) is $5.00 per day and 6 cents a...

I have a notice to vacate by October 30th but I can’t move into my new place until the 7th of November with no extensions?

The good news is for the calendar--if you don't pay Nov rent it would take the current landlord more than 7 days to get you out through an...