A debt collector may not use unfair or unconscionable means to collect or attempt to collect any debt. Without limiting the general application of the foregoing, the following conduct is a violation of this section:
"(6) Taking or threatening to take any nonjudicial action to effect dispossession or disablement of property if: (A) there is no present right to possession of the property claimed as collateral through an enforceable security interest . . . . (B) there is no present intention to take possession of the property."
Salt Lake Utah Letter Informing Debt Collector of Unfair Practices in Collection Activities — Taking, or Threatening to Take, any Nonjudicial Action Where there is no Present Right or Intent to Exercise such Rights Dear [Debt Collector's Name], Subject: Unfair Practices in Collection Activities — Nonjudicial Action— - Immediate Cease and Desist I am writing to address a matter of considerable concern regarding your collection activities pertaining to the debt associated with [account number]. After thorough research and consultation with legal experts, I have come to realize that your actions may potentially violate federal and state laws, specifically those pertaining to nonjudicial actions without a present right or intent to exercise such rights. Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FD CPA) and relevant Utah state laws, debt collectors are prohibited from engaging in unfair, deceptive, or abusive practices in the collection of debts. In particular, Section 1692f(6) of the FD CPA explicitly prohibits the collection of any amount not authorized by law or contract, and Section 1692e(5) bars the threat to take action that cannot legally be taken or that is not intended to be taken. In light of these legal provisions, I have reason to believe that your recent actions go against the aforementioned regulations. Specifically, you have taken or threatened to take nonjudicial actions where there is no present right or intent to exercise such rights. This conduct not only infringes upon my rights as a debtor but also puts your agency at risk of potential legal consequences. To rectify this situation and ensure compliance with the law, I kindly request that you immediately cease and desist from any collection activities related to this debt, including taking or threatening to take any nonjudicial action where there is no present right or intent to exercise such rights. Failure to comply with this request will leave me with no choice but to take appropriate legal action to protect my rights and seek remedies available under the law. Furthermore, I request that you provide written confirmation within [reasonable timeframe, e.g., 14 days] from the date of this letter, acknowledging your receipt of this notice and affirming your commitment to cease all collection activities that violate the FD CPA and relevant Utah state laws. Your prompt attention to this matter will be greatly appreciated. Please note that a copy of this letter is being sent to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Utah State Attorney General's Office for their records. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. I trust that you will take the necessary steps to rectify the situation and uphold your legal obligations under federal and state laws. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip Code] [Phone Number] [Email Address]Salt Lake Utah Letter Informing Debt Collector of Unfair Practices in Collection Activities — Taking, or Threatening to Take, any Nonjudicial Action Where there is no Present Right or Intent to Exercise such Rights Dear [Debt Collector's Name], Subject: Unfair Practices in Collection Activities — Nonjudicial Action— - Immediate Cease and Desist I am writing to address a matter of considerable concern regarding your collection activities pertaining to the debt associated with [account number]. After thorough research and consultation with legal experts, I have come to realize that your actions may potentially violate federal and state laws, specifically those pertaining to nonjudicial actions without a present right or intent to exercise such rights. Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FD CPA) and relevant Utah state laws, debt collectors are prohibited from engaging in unfair, deceptive, or abusive practices in the collection of debts. In particular, Section 1692f(6) of the FD CPA explicitly prohibits the collection of any amount not authorized by law or contract, and Section 1692e(5) bars the threat to take action that cannot legally be taken or that is not intended to be taken. In light of these legal provisions, I have reason to believe that your recent actions go against the aforementioned regulations. Specifically, you have taken or threatened to take nonjudicial actions where there is no present right or intent to exercise such rights. This conduct not only infringes upon my rights as a debtor but also puts your agency at risk of potential legal consequences. To rectify this situation and ensure compliance with the law, I kindly request that you immediately cease and desist from any collection activities related to this debt, including taking or threatening to take any nonjudicial action where there is no present right or intent to exercise such rights. Failure to comply with this request will leave me with no choice but to take appropriate legal action to protect my rights and seek remedies available under the law. Furthermore, I request that you provide written confirmation within [reasonable timeframe, e.g., 14 days] from the date of this letter, acknowledging your receipt of this notice and affirming your commitment to cease all collection activities that violate the FD CPA and relevant Utah state laws. Your prompt attention to this matter will be greatly appreciated. Please note that a copy of this letter is being sent to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Utah State Attorney General's Office for their records. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. I trust that you will take the necessary steps to rectify the situation and uphold your legal obligations under federal and state laws. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip Code] [Phone Number] [Email Address]
Para su conveniencia, debajo del texto en español le brindamos la versión completa de este formulario en inglés. For your convenience, the complete English version of this form is attached below the Spanish version.
