What is the Statute of Limitation on Collecting Debts?
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Statute of Limitation on Collecting Debts

Collection agencies have a time limit to sue the consumer. This time limit is different for different types of accounts and could vary from state to state. Remember, as long as the collection agencies sue the consumer before the time runs out and they win, they could collect the money whether or not the time has passed the limit.

For example, in the state of Texas we have the following statute of limitation for unpaid medical and credit card type of accounts:

·Medical Bills: 2 years from the date of the last activity

·Credit Card Bills: 4 Years from the date of the last activity

Remember, these are the times than debt collectors can demand that you to pay and go after you (Suit you for the money). If the time passes the above window without filing the suit, after these days, they cannot suit and demand the money. However, your unpaid debt will still show up in your credit files for up to 7 years of the last activity.

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