Legal Question in Consumer Law in Georgia
Collection agency
My son moved out of an apartment with one month left on lease. Since we had co-signed on the lease, the collection agency started making calls. They called friends and told them about the debt without permission from the debtor. We received a collection letter from an agency and we responded informing them that they had broken the law because they divulged the debt to strangers without consent. This was 2 years ago. The agency never responsed to our certified letter. Now two years later, a different agency has sued up.
Do we have a defense because the first collection agency never responded to our letter?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Collection agency
An alleged violation by the collector (current or previous) does not mean the underlying debt goes away. To the extent you had a claim, it appears it was not worth pursuing. Obviously, the best way to end such matters with present and future collectors is the pay the debt.
Related Questions & Answers
-
Titlemax issued a warrant after paying over the loan amount. My question is. Can... Asked 11/09/07, 8:56 pm in United States Georgia Consumer Law
-
NSF house paymenet What is the name of your state? Florida I was 3 months behind on... Asked 11/09/07, 7:35 am in United States Georgia Consumer Law
-
Vehicle Lease Contract My husband and i purchased a used vehicle about a week ago.... Asked 11/05/07, 9:25 am in United States Georgia Consumer Law
-
New auto purchase If one purchases a new auto with a trade in, does the consumer... Asked 11/04/07, 5:27 am in United States Georgia Consumer Law
-
Vacation Bait & Switch I was referred to a vacation community by a friend. Said... Asked 11/02/07, 10:32 am in United States Georgia Consumer Law
Looking for something else?
10,200 active attorneys ready to answer your legal questions today.
Featured Attorneys
Earn additional revenue and grow your business.
