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2019 Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is the nation’s consumer protection agency. The FTC works to prevent fraudulent, deceptive and unfair business practices in the marketplace. For your information is available the 2019 Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. FDCPA 2019


Mississippi

Collection Agency Mississippi

In Mississippi, no pre-lien notices are required. Mechanic’s lien laws specifically include engineers as long as actual work is underway. A lien must be filed within 12 months from when unpaid fees were due.


Minnesota

Collection Agency Minnesota

A pre-lien notice is only required on smaller residential projects. It is not required on construction of 5000 square feet or more


Michigan

Collection Agency Michigan

For subcontractors, a pre-lien notice must be filed within 20 days of first furnishing services. For others, a mechanic’s lien must be filed within 90 days of last furnishing services


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