Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Texas

is there a statue of limitations on how long a collection agency can bother you for past debts?


Asked on 12/31/10, 3:08 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Dunn Mark D. Dunn

No. The statute of limitations applies to how long a creditor has to sue you after you stop paying on the debt (it's four years).

If the creditor calls you, hang up on him immediately. Or ask him his name and address; then mail him a letter demanding that he stop calling you.

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Answered on 1/05/11, 5:47 pm


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