Pennsylvania Collection Agency Laws

Pennsylvania Collection Agency Laws that regulate debt collection.

The Creditors Guide To Pennsylvania Collection Laws

Following is a some important information on PennsylvaniaCollection Laws including: Pennsylvania Statutes, Pennsylvania Judgments, Pennsylvania Garnishments, Pennsylvania Interest Rates, Pennsylvania Bad Check Laws and Pennsylvania Collection Agency Requirements. Please be sure that you check the Pennsylvania State website for the latest updates to the Pennsylvania Collection Agency Laws.

INTEREST RATE

• Legal: 6%
• Judgment: 6%

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS (IN YEARS)

• Open Acct.: 4
• Written Contract: 4
• Domestic Judgment: 5 (writ of revival within 5 yrs.)
• Foreign Judgment: 4
  • -Lien against real estate: 5 yrs.
  • -Personal property Ex: 20 yrs.

BAD CHECK LAWS (CIVIL PENALTY)
After demand and judgment triple damages in amount equal to $1 00 or 3 times the check amount whichever is greater up to $500.

GENERAL GARNISHMENT EXEMPTIONS
100%of wages, certain pensions, retirement accounts & Keogh plan under certain circumstances, and $300.

COLLECTION AGENCY BOND & LICENSE

• Bond: No
• License: No
• Fee: No

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