More good news for New Yorkers...?

[HoustonLynne]

From an article on Inside ARM:

New York State Courts Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman Wednesday announced a set of reforms aimed at increasing requirements for collection agencies and debt buyers who file suits to recover debts from consumers in the state. Although open for public comment, the new rules are expected take effect in June.

 

The reforms, detailed at the link below, are being issued for a 30-day public comment period, to expire on May 30, with implementation expected by mid-June 2014.

 

http://www.nycourts.gov/rules/comments/PDF/ConsumeCreditPC-Package.pdf

 

• Requirements that creditors submit affidavits containing detailed proof in support of default judgment applications ensuring that the substantive and evidentiary standards for default judgments required under New York law are met.
• Statewide rules and policies to stop the practice of suing on debt when the statute of limitations has expired as well as to prevent “sewer service” in consumer debt cases.
• Procedures and user-friendly forms ensuring that unrepresented consumers who appear in court have access to comprehensible information and resources so that they can understand the claims against them and formulate appropriate defenses.
• Partnerships with bar associations and law schools to increase pro bono representation of defendants in consumer credit cases in the hardest hit areas.

Edited May 1, 2014 by HoustonLynne