Massachusetts. I paid off a creditor but their law firm / collection agency does not reply by their email or phone. I need them to return an execution placed as a lien on my house. Plan to sell soon.
QUESTION: IS IT REQUIRED BY LAW to return the execution when debt is paid? I paid it directly to creditor. The collections lawyer was not involved. (The receipt for payment was not notarized - creditor is out of state - but I have the receipt).
If it is unlawful to hold the execution then I assume my first step is to send the agency a certified letter. If no reply I'll get them into court. Is this generally correct?
QUESTION: IS IT REQUIRED BY LAW to return the execution when debt is paid? I paid it directly to creditor. The collections lawyer was not involved. (The receipt for payment was not notarized - creditor is out of state - but I have the receipt).
If it is unlawful to hold the execution then I assume my first step is to send the agency a certified letter. If no reply I'll get them into court. Is this generally correct?
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