Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York

Lien

The Fair Debt and Collection Practices Act states that if a party disputes and alleged debt, the debt collector must cease all collection activity until the debt is validated. Does the filing of a Lien constitute ''collection activity''?


Asked on 8/29/03, 4:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz Michael A. Markowitz, PC

Re: Lien

No.

Filing of a lien is not done by a debt collection agency. It is filed by the individual that is owed the debt, pursuant to applicable NYS law.

Mike.

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Answered on 8/29/03, 5:17 pm


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