FCCPA Threat — Private Parking Collection Abuse

Legal basis

Florida Statute §§559.55–559.785; §559.72

Sample appeal wording

TO: [COLLECTOR / OPERATOR] RE: Account [#] This communication is sent under the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act, F.S. §§559.55–559.785. Your conduct on [DATE] — specifically [THREAT OF ARREST / CALL AT 9:30 PM / FALSE STATEMENT THAT NON-PAYMENT IS A CRIME] — violates §559.72(7), (9), and/or (17), Fla. Stat. I demand immediate cessation of all collection activity and credit-bureau reporting on this disputed parking invoice. I further demand statutory damages of up to $1,000 plus attorney's fees as provided by §559.77, Fla. Stat. Any further violation will be litigated. [NAME] / [DATE] / Certified Mail

Replace [PARKING DATE], [NtK DATE] etc. with your own dates before sending.

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Sources

• Florida Statute Chapter 559
• ACC — Florida's Consumer Collection Practices Act

Related appeal grounds

• Alabama Deceptive Trade Practices Act vs. Predatory Private Operator
• Alaska Consumer Protection Act Treble Damages vs. Private Operators
• Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act vs. Predatory Private Operator
• Chapter 93A Demand Against Private Parking Operator
• Colorado Consumer Protection Act (CRS 6-1-105) — Private Parking Invoice Challenge
• CUTPA Demand Against Private Parking Operator

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