Many people are made very aware that they have a debt that is being pursued by a collections agency, yet few know exactly how long collection agencies can go after that debt. Debt Collectors are guided by what is called the Statute of Limitations.

This means that after a certain length of time creditors can no longer collect from debtors. The length of the Statute of Limitations vary from state to state, the type of debt, if there is a signed contract or not among many other factors.

For example, the state of New Hampshire has the time alloted to collect a debt is 3 years. If it was a foreign judgement, the Statute of Limitations is as high as 20 years; on a domestic one it is also 20 years. For goods the Statute of Limitations is four years but with a written, legitimate and signed contract is is three years.

Debtors who do not believe that they owe the money, could fight the creditors claim by really witholding information such as invoices or balances due and request proof demonstrating the validity of the debt.At this point, collection agencies should present backup documentation to support their claim.

For more information regarding the Statute of Limitations, it is wise to speak to a legal advisor in your own state. While there are many collections agencies out there that use unreputable practices, there is also a number of legitimate agencies who are willing to help out. Agencies such as Rapid Recovery Solution are always willing to help out. For more information, consult rapidrecoverysolution.com. In this trying time of economic hardship don\’t be bullied by illegal tactics by illegitimate collection agencies. There are laws out there to protect debtors and everyone should know their rights.

Mallory McGuinness-Hickey is a delegate for a Debt Collection agency. Mallory McGuinness-Hickey is trainingto be being a professional Collection Agent Click here to get your own unique version of this article with free reprint rights.

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