How long can a landlord wait to collect back rent ?
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How long can a landlord wait to collect back rent ?
I moved out of an apartment over 6 years ago, when I left there was nothing said about back rent. Now a collection agency is calling me on a new cell number that is unlisted. He recently contacted my parents and my mother-in-law who lives in another state which I never gave permission or the number to. Is there a timeframe that expires after a certain amount of years to look for back rent? Is what he is doing legal (in regard to contacting my family)and refusing to send any paperwork explaining the situation)?
Asked on April 10, 2012 under Real Estate Law, New Hampshire
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M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
There are a few different issues here. First, were you ever taken to court and was there a judgement that this person is attempting to collect? Next, is there a statute of limtiations for the issue here? Finally, this person seeme to be violationg the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act. He has to give you a validation of the debt as well, meaning a history, a copy of any original agreement it is based upon and a copy of the agreement allowing him to collect on behalf of the landlord. This is all highly suspect. Get help. Try your state attorney general's office. Good luck.
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