Legal Question in Banking Law in California

Bill collector withdrew money from checking account

I told a bill collector they could take

$700 from my bank account on the

17th of the month (after my next

check). They took the money out

on the 7th, making my rent check

bounce and leaving me $700 short

for my rent. I called the bill

collector and they refused to

return the money. I cannot pay my

rent now until the 16th and face

possible eviction (this is in

California btw). Do I have any legal

options with the bill company or my

landlord?


Asked on 1/08/09, 3:20 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: Bill collector withdrew money from checking account

This is an expensive lesson on why you should never ever give your bank account information to a CA. You need to get a new bank account.

Since, I assume, you didn't get it in writing about the 17th, you don't have a lawsuit.

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Answered on 1/08/09, 3:24 pm


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