Monthly Archives: July 2022
Does An Erroneous Mortgage Statement Violate Consumer Protection Laws?
The federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and its state counterpart, the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA) both prohibit creditors from making false, deceptive, or misleading statements “in connection with the collection of a [] debt.” For example, if a creditor sends you a bill falsely claiming that you owe them money,… Read More »
Is COVID-19 A Justification For Breaking A Residential Lease?
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused substantial disruption to the normal functioning of society. Many people were forced to change their employment, educational, and living arrangements as a result of the ongoing public health crisis and its associated restrictions on daily life. At the same time, however, the courts have not treated the pandemic as… Read More »