Pennsylvania Collection Laws

INTEREST RATE

• Legal: 6%
• Judgment: 6%

STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS (IN YEARS)

• Open Acct.: 4
• Written Contract: 4
• Domestic Judgment: 5 (writ of revival within 5 yrs.)
• Foreign Judgment: 4
  • -Lien against real estate: 5 yrs.
  • -Personal property Ex: 20 yrs.

BAD CHECK LAWS (CIVIL PENALTY)
After demand and judgment triple damages in amount equal to $1 00 or 3 times the check amount whichever is greater up to $500.

GENERAL GARNISHMENT EXEMPTIONS
100%of wages, certain pensions, retirement accounts & Keogh plan under certain circumstances, and $300.

COLLECTION AGENCY BOND & LICENSE

• Bond: No
• License: No
• Fee: No

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