FDCPA (Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C.) § 1692i — Legal actions by debt collectors

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FDCPA (Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C.), §1692i Legal actions by debt collectors. Captured section-complete from uscode.house.gov (verbatim).

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15 U.S.C. §1692i(a)

(a) VenueAny debt collector who brings any legal action on a debt against any consumer shall— (1) in the case of an action to enforce an interest in real property securing the consumer’s obligation, bring such action only in a judicial district or similar legal entity in which such real property is located; or (2) in the case of an action not described in paragraph (1), bring such action only in the judicial district or similar legal entity— (A) in which such consumer signed the contract sued upon; or (B) in which such consumer resides at the commencement of the action.

Source: FDCPA (Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C.) § 1692i · source URL · snapshot 320a53b22d0196a2

15 U.S.C. §1692i(b)

(b) Authorization of actions Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to authorize the bringing of legal actions by debt collectors.

Source: FDCPA (Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C.) § 1692i · source URL · snapshot 320a53b22d0196a2

15 U.S.C. §1692i note — source credit and editorial notes (not statute text)

(Pub. L. 90–321, title VIII, § 811, as added Pub. L. 95–109, Sept. 20, 1977, 91 Stat. 880.)

Source: 15 U.S.C. §1692i note — source credit and editorial notes (not statute text) · source URL · snapshot 320a53b22d0196a2

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