Can I be sued for a debt after it is charged off?

Yes, you can be sued for a debt even after it has been charged off. In Kansas, it is illegal for a creditor to charge off a debt without informing you of their intent to do so first. This means that they must provide written notice to you before they are allowed to write off your debt as a business loss. Once they have informed you, they can charge off the debt, but that does not mean that the debt has been discharged. The creditor can still take legal action against you for the debt. Even if they have charged off the debt, they can still sue you for the amount of the debt, the court costs for filing the lawsuit, and any other fees that apply. If they are successful in suing you, then they can still collect the debt, as well as court costs and other fees. It is important to remember that the debt is still legally yours, even after it has been charged off. There are also consumer debt defense laws in Kansas that can help protect you from being sued on a charged off debt. These laws can help to limit the amount of penalties and interest that you may have to pay. If you are facing a potential lawsuit on a charged off debt in Kansas, you may want to seek legal advice to best understand your rights and options under the state’s consumer debt defense laws.

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