Philadelphia, PA asked in Collections, Small Claims and Contracts for Ohio

Q: After your account from a rental property is sent to an attorney what then happens ? Collection agency takes it ?

I fell behind in making my payment agreements after leaving my lease a few months early , I emailed the corporate office to pick back up the payments but I must of waited too late because its being sent to an attorney, I still want to make payments to clear the balance.

1 Lawyer Answer
Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
Answered
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Licensed in Ohio

A: The attorney may turn it over to collections or file a lawsuit against you. You should call the attorney. If you are willing to work out a payment plan there is no reason for you to be sued or to have the debt wind up in collections.

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