Browsing: Consumer Law

The Lemon Law, governed by statute 15 U.S.C. § 2301, provides relief to consumers who purchase defective vehicles. Homeowners and tenants who…

The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, a federal statute, governs breach of warranty claims. It affects manufacturers, distributors, and consumers of…

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), 15 U.S.C. § 1681, regulates the use of consumer credit information, including medical debt. Homeowners and…

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), 15 U.S.C. § 1681, regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of consumer credit information. The FCRA…

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), 15 U.S.C. § 1692, governs debt settlement and debt consolidation processes. Homeowners and tenants…

The Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, 16 U.S.C. § 2601, governs utility consumer rights. Homeowners and tenants are affected by this…

The Higher Education Act of 1965, 20 U.S.C. § 1087e, governs Income-Based Repayment (IBR) for federal student loans. This statute affects borrowers…

The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008, 15 U.S.C. § 2051, governs product recalls, allowing consumers to obtain refunds for recalled…

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act, 15 U.S.C. § 45, governs online retailer practices, including shipping and refunds. Homeowners and consumers…

The Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act (ROSCA) of 2010 governs automatic renewal laws, affecting consumers nationwide. This federal statute…