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Debt from 2005 definitely statute barred?
fa1rynuff
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Quick question: if a company hasn't contacted someone about an outstanding debt since 2005 is it definitely statute barred?
OH had a letter this morning about his and exes joint account from 1996 which was closed when they divorced in 2004. He was contacted by a collection agency about 6 months later saying there was money owing, which he paid in full (cannot find a receipt though, he's moved house twice since then!)
He heard nothing more until the letter arrived from a new collection agency this morning. Now they're demanding £2600
What can he do?
Thanks in advance for any advice!
Quick question: if a company hasn't contacted someone about an outstanding debt since 2005 is it definitely statute barred?
OH had a letter this morning about his and exes joint account from 1996 which was closed when they divorced in 2004. He was contacted by a collection agency about 6 months later saying there was money owing, which he paid in full (cannot find a receipt though, he's moved house twice since then!)
He heard nothing more until the letter arrived from a new collection agency this morning. Now they're demanding £2600
What can he do?
Thanks in advance for any advice!
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So I'm guessing now we have to write and tell them we wont be paying up?0 -
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