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URGENT: Oppose Debt Collection Bill that Threatens Community Associations

Written by Ashley Dietz Gray, VP Marketing | May 15, 2020

The U.S. Congress will soon consider legislation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic which may include a national moratorium on debt collection.

Summary of Proposed Bill:

  • The proposed Bill expands the definition of “debt collector” to include creditors like community associations.
  • Prohibits debt collection activities while President Trump’s COVID-19 national emergency declaration is effective.
  • Includes civil liability for community associations where each debtor violation can incur fines up to 10 times the damage.

The proposed Bill would be disastrous for community associations who need to collect dues from their residents to pay their bills that are crucial to operations.

Please contact your Member of Congress today and urge them to OPPOSE a nationwide debt collection moratorium.

Click here to tell your legislators to OPPOSE this bill!