Monthly Archives: March 2020
Debt Collection Law in Pennsylvania
While many have heard of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, a federal law that places restrictions on debt collectors, many remain unaware of the law’s Pennsylvania counterpart. Referred to as the Fair Credit Extension Uniformity Act (FCEUA), the FCEUA imposes limits not only on creditors that collect debts for others, but also on… Read More »
Pennsylvania’s Unfair Insurance Practices Act
All states have laws in place that prohibit insurers from using unfair, discriminatory, or deceptive practices in their dealings with consumers. In Pennsylvania, these protections are primarily contained in a law known as the Unfair Insurance Practices Act. This law gives wronged consumers the right to file complaints against an insurer who is engaged… Read More »
Your Legal Rights Following a Violation of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Federal law protects consumers from being taken advantage of by unscrupulous debt collectors who use unfair or deceptive practices. Those whose rights have been violated have a couple of different options when it comes to seeking a legal remedy, so if you are being harassed by a debt collector, it is important to speak… Read More »
How the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Protects Consumers
Although federal law protects consumers from the predatory practices of debt collection agencies and debt collectors, many are unaware of their rights. To learn more about gaining control of your own dealings with debt collectors by exercising the rights granted to you by the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, please contact an experienced Philadelphia… Read More »
Pennsylvania’s Foreclosure Diversion Programs
In response to concerns over the fairness of the foreclosure process, many states, including Pennsylvania, have begun implementing foreclosure diversion programs that can help borrowers find ways to avoid foreclosure. To learn more about how these programs work and whether they could help with the impending foreclosure of your own property, please contact our… Read More »
