Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in New Jersey

I cancelled my membership in person with California Tanning in Clifton, NJ 3 1/2 years ago. I was put into collections because I did not cancel via certified letter. I disputed and my collection account was closed immediately. Now 3 years later, I receive a collection letter from a new agency about this. California Tanning admitted this was an error (the old collection agency apparently did not notify California Tanning of closed cases), and all closed cases were sent to a new agency. California Tanning advised me that they would be contacting the new agency of this error and to close the account. California Tanning advised me that this might take a few days because this incident happened to many clients. In the meantime, I am receiving harassing collections calls and they are threatening to have this claim reported on my credit report if California Tanning does not call them today. I advised the collection agency of the issue but they would not believe me. What can I do to make sure this does not appear on my credit report?


Asked on 7/17/13, 8:06 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Robert Davies The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

I can help you with this. I can stop the collection calls and letters, and if they do not stop you can sue them! Credit report can be dealt with by using the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act.

You need a lawyer to sit down with you and give you some advice.

I can explain things in detail in person after we talk. I will explain what legal issues I see, and what I can do to assist you.

This will be a free consultation. After we talk, you can decide what you would like to do.

Give me a call, make an appointment to come see me, and let's get moving on this for you. No charge for the telephone call and no charge for the first office visit.

My answer applies only if you live in New Jersey or if New Jersey law applies.

Robert Davies, Esq. 201-820-3460

The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

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Hackensack New Jersey 07601

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Answered on 7/17/13, 8:16 am


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