Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

Landlord Leaving Collection msg. on work voicemail

Can my landlord leave messages on my work voicemail for past due rent. I think that violates a third party disclosure law. He is very specific with dates and dollar amounts. Please advise on current florida laws regarding third party disclosure.


Asked on 12/01/08, 3:32 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Angelo Marino Angelo Marino Jr. PA

Re: Landlord Leaving Collection msg. on work voicemail

559.72 Prohibited practices generally.--In collecting consumer debts, no person shall:

(4) Communicate or threaten to communicate with a debtor's employer prior to obtaining final judgment against the debtor, unless the debtor gives her or his permission in writing to contact her or his employer or acknowledges in writing the existence of the debt after the debt has been placed for collection, but this shall not prohibit a person from telling the debtor that her or his employer will be contacted if a final judgment is obtained;

You may have a claim against your landlord.

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Answered on 12/01/08, 4:22 pm


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