Debt collection -- False statements or representation -- Complaint #5885438
Complaint Overview
Complaint ID: 5885438
Company: Law Offices Howard Lee Schiff, P.C.
Product: Debt collection
Sub-Product: Credit card debt
Issue: False statements or representation
Sub-Issue: Attempted to collect wrong amount
State: Maine
ZIP Code: 04330
Date Received: 2022-08-16T12:00:00-05:00
Date Sent to Company: 2022-08-31T12:00:00-05:00
Company Response: Closed with explanation
Timely Response: Yes
Consumer Disputed: N/A
Submitted Via: Web
Consumer Narrative
I am a XXXX XXXX that was tasked with performing a sale closing on property in XXXX, Maine. XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX ( XXXX ) had sued the seller for its client creditor and recorded a judgment lien at the county registry of deeds. I picked up the lien in the title search then contacted XXXX to get a payoff, which they provided. The closing was on XX/XX/ 2021 and I collected the lien payoff amount from the seller 's proceeds and paid XXXX the amount on the payoff statement. The check cleared on XXXX XXXX, 2021. In my cover letter to XXXX, I requested that they issue a release of the lien in recordable form so I could record it at the county registry of deeds and clear the title to the property. They have ignored my repeated requests to issue a release. This is a serious matter because if the new owner who purchased the property wants to refinance or sell, they won't be able to because XXXX ignores its duty to issue a recordable release.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Complaint #5885438 about?
Complaint #5885438 was filed against Law Offices Howard Lee Schiff, P.C. regarding Debt collection specifically about False statements or representation. It was received by the CFPB on 2022-08-16T12:00:00-05:00.
How did Law Offices Howard Lee Schiff, P.C. respond to this complaint?
The company responded with: "Closed with explanation". The response was timely.
What is the risk level of this complaint?
See the risk assessment section for details on this complaint's risk profile.
How do I file a similar complaint?
You can file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint. Select the appropriate product category (Debt collection) and describe your issue in detail.
Can I see other complaints against Law Offices Howard Lee Schiff, P.C.?
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Disclaimer
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