I cosigned on a rental , and it defaulted. As cosigner, shouldn't I have been contacted first before it went to collections?

I have to agree with the previous answer, and as cosigner you only have the right to pay and not the full rights of a party in the transaction. You...

I have a contract with no outlined payment .

The difference in the time value of the change from the original agreement that was followed to the change the debtor is seeking would be fair. In...

Will the lender come after me for the unpaid balance on the mortgage after a foreclosure?

I agree with the previous answer and if the lender sells the house or just takes it back the paperwork to seek a judgment on the remaining balance...

I am refuting damages to my apt. cpmplex. how long do i have to fight before it gets sent to collections?

Any time a bill is due it can be sent to collections if the original creditor is willing to share in the proceds. Make certain you continue to...

Can I rightfully go to small claims court?

You can go to court because he got the benefit of your funding , the term is "unjust enrichment" or in other words he got something he didn't...

If my corporate Amex card went to collections can the collection agency threaten to call my job to get me to pay in full?

The short answer is no. The cannot threaten to disclouse the debt to your employer. You will need to consult with a consumer protection or...

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Debt collection laws in Oregon

Because of the time that has passed the statute of limitations for the tax collection may have passed and the agency is trying to reactivate the...

Collections

It sounds as if his income is exempt from attachment under normal civil collections. This is what is known as judgment proof, because there is no...

I had to pay someone to find the person i have a judgment againts. Can I add this cost to the garnishment under other?

Normally no, but if you have a contract that calls for costs of collection you may add the cost. Generally speaking this is just some...

A former friend owes me 400.00. How do i collect when i have no proof?

This sounds like a good case for you local small claims court. Generally speaking this is just some information for creditors. The key to...