New York City’s Debt Collection Law

In New York City, residents are protected from “harassment” by debt collection agencies under New York Consumer Protection Law. And the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) is the main agency that handles complaints related to debt collection issues. DCA also ensures that New York residents are protected from abusive practices

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Collecting an Unpaid Debt in New York

New York debt collection requires street smart, a proactive game plan and the assistance, often, a debt collection lawyer in New York.  The following is the NY basic debt collection legal jargon that you should know. A creditor is a person or entity to whom money is owed.  Normally, a

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