Debt collector and FDCPA help in ZIP code 81225
81225 covers part of Crested butte in Gunnison County, Colorado. Here is who serves this area and what you can do today without hiring anyone.
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Your rights against debt collectors in ZIP 81225 (Crested butte, CO)
- ZIP 81225 is part of Crested butte in Gunnison County, Colorado, alongside 1 other Crested butte ZIP code.
State law on top of the FDCPA
People in ZIP 81225 (Crested butte, CO) are protected by the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and by Colorado's own Colorado Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (C.R.S. § 5-16-101 et seq.). State laws can cover original creditors too, not just collection agencies.
Legal calling hours here
Collectors may not call before 8:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m. your local time (§ 1692c(a)(1)). ZIP 81225 (Crested butte, CO) is on Mountain time — note the exact time of every early or late call. Log calls for free.
Small claims court
Colorado small claims courts commonly hear cases up to about $7,500. FDCPA claims can also be filed in federal court, where the law lets you recover attorney's fees. Your local court is the Gunnison County court. Limits change, so confirm with the court clerk before filing.
Where to complain
File with the CFPB and the Colorado Attorney General. See our complaint guide.
Sources you can check
- Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1692–1692p (Cornell Legal Information Institute)
- Regulation F, 12 C.F.R. Part 1006 (CFPB)
- FTC debt collection FAQs
- Colorado Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (C.R.S. § 5-16-101 et seq.) — look up the official text
- Colorado Attorney General (National Association of Attorneys General)
Last reviewed: by the StopAndDesist editorial team. General information, not legal advice.
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