Creditor Cannot Contract With Consumer for Collection Fees

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David A. Szwak
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Creditor Cannot Contract With Consumer for Collection Fees

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Extender of credit cannot contract with a consumer for the reimbursement of fees paid to a debt collector employed to collect the consumer's debt. La. R.S. 9:3534.

Violations may be pursued as unfair and deceptive trade practices. La. R.S. 51:1405, et. seq.
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