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Debt collector and FDCPA help in ZIP code 33852

33852 covers part of Lake placid in Highlands County, Florida. 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 33852 (Lake placid, FL)

  • ZIP 33852 is part of Lake placid in Highlands County, Florida.

State law on top of the FDCPA

People in ZIP 33852 (Lake placid, FL) are protected by the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and by Florida's own Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (Fla. Stat. § 559.55 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 33852 (Lake placid, FL) is on Eastern (Central in the western Panhandle) time — note the exact time of every early or late call. Log calls for free.

Small claims court

Florida small claims courts commonly hear cases up to about $8,000. FDCPA claims can also be filed in federal court, where the law lets you recover attorney's fees. Your local court is the Highlands County court. Limits change, so confirm with the court clerk before filing.

Where to complain

File with the CFPB and the Florida Attorney General. See our complaint guide.

Sources you can check

Last reviewed: by the StopAndDesist editorial team. General information, not legal advice.

Stop the calls first

A written cease and desist under FDCPA §1692c(c) requires a collector to stop contacting you. You can send one today.

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