I move out of California in 2006 and my house was sold in 2007 but a collection agency said I was served in 2008

You will need to hire a California lawyer to vacate the judgment if you were not served. However, the cost of doing this may be more than paying...

What happens when the Dept of Ed sells your debt to a collection agency?

He should contact his original lenders to get all of the account information. It's hard to believe he did not know he was borrowing that much...

Can a creditor's court ordered Levy or garnishment take money out of my bank account if my income derives from Social Security?

Washington law permits you to controvert the garnishment. You must do so in writing within 20 days of the Writ being served. You need a lawyer...

Should I pay a general contractor I will likely need to sue?

Speak with a construction lawyer. Your best bet might be to bring in someone new, fix the defects then back charge against the balance due the...

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Debt collection possible scam

Threats of criminal prosecution violate the federal Fair Debt Collection Act. Their conduct may also be tortious under Texas law. You need to...

I purchased a 5th wheel toy hauler in Iowa and need to find a lemon lawyer

The Lemon law only addresses failures to fix material safety defects. It sounds like you just have warrant claims.

Is it legal for the original creditor to try to collect a debt after sending it to a collection agency?

The original creditor may have recalled the file. If the agency did not validate the debt, it's recall is likely (which explains why they did not...

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Can I charge a late fee/interest if I don't have a written contract with the client?

If you are a licensed contractor and your last work on the property was less than 90 days ago, consider filing a lien on the property. You should...

Collection agency pursuing the wrong individual. How do I get them to leave me alone?

Write to the agency. Explain the situation and give them the last four digits of your ssn. Demand that they cease all communications with you . ...

Can I break contract as a rental tenant because the owner is selling the triplex to be demolished?

Apart from what the lease says, the new owner might be happy with early termination if it allows accelerating the redevelopment process. However,...