Civil Liabililty. Section 813 imposes actual damages, discretionary penalties, costs and attorney fees, and provides factors for courts to consider in assessing damages. It also forgives an unintentional violation, for those collectors who maintain reasonable procedures to avoid such violations. Section 813 permits actions to be brought in federal or state courts within one year from violation. Also see Administrative Enforcement and Reports To Congress.

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