OAR 441-810-0070
Return of Accounts


(1)

Immediately upon receipt of a certified mail request from the client, a collection agency business shall cease all collection attempts, unless a written contract requires otherwise.

(2)

A collection agency business shall return all accounts to the client within 20 days from the receipt of the certified mail request from the client. Return of accounts shall include an itemized status report for the accounts being closed, showing name, amount assigned, payments collected, and amount still owing.

(3)

If a client requests the return of accounts and there are no stipulations otherwise in a written contract, the collection agency must return all documents given it relating to the accounts; however, the collection agency’s own work papers, contact sheets, etc., are the sole property of the collection agency, and need not be sent to the client.
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 441-810-0070’s source at or​.us