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May A Creditor Continue To Contact The Debtor, If The Debtor Believes They Do Not Owe Money?

A creditor may not contact the debtor if, within 30 days after the debtor is first contacted, debtor sends the creditor a letter stating they do not owe money. However, a collector can renew collection activities if the debtor is sent proof of the debt, such as a copy of a bill for the amount owed.

Other Montana Collections-Creditors Rights FAQs

Q: Can A Collection Agency Help Creditors?
A: Collection and recovery managers are familiar with the workings of collection agencies since, in many respects, the methods of operation and techniques used by the … More
Q: May A Creditor Contact Any Person Other Than The Debtor?
A: If the debtor has an attorney, the debt collector may not contact anyone other than that attorney. If debtor does not have an attorney, a collector may contact other … More
Q: What Is The Creditor Required To Tell The Debtor About The Debt?
A: Within five days after the debtor is first contacted, the collector must send a written notice telling the debtor the amount of money they owe; the name of the … More
Q: What Are Collection Agencies Not Allowed To Do?
A: Call debtors office, Call debtors home before 8 a.m. or after 9 p.m., Address the debtor in an abusive manner, or Call family or friends in an attempt to collect the … More

Collections-Creditors Rights Sub-categories

Chex Systems
Collections
Creditor Remedies in Bankruptcy
Debt Collections
Enforcement of Judgments
Fair Credit Reporting Act
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

Identity Theft
Judicial Remedies
Mortgage Foreclosure
Non-Judicial Remedies
Secured Transactions
Types of Creditors