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ResidentCollect, Inc.

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Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Other debt

567
Debt Collection Complaints
81.5%
of All Complaints
68.7%
Timely Response
2%
Closed with Relief

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Other debt 169
I do not know 159
Rental debt 131
Other (i.e. phone, health club, etc.) 92
Mortgage debt 9
Mortgage 3
Credit card debt 2
Federal student loan debt 1
Medical debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 198
2.Written notification about debt 107
3.False statements or representation 101
4.Incorrect information on your report 79
5.Cont'd attempts collect debt not owed 59
6.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 43
7.Disclosure verification of debt 26
8.Communication tactics 26
9.Improper use of your report 20
10.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 15

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 671
Closed with non-monetary relief 12
Closed 9
Closed with monetary relief 2
Untimely response 2
Consumers who disputed the response 31.6%
Credit utilization context for debt-collection consumers

Most consumers facing collection complaints carry utilization in the Fair-Poor band. FICO bands per myFICO + Experian guidance.

Ideal (+0 to +10)0-10Healthy (~0 to -10)10-30Moderate (-10 to -30)30-50High (-30 to -50)50-75Very high (-50 to -70)75-100Maxed (-70 to -100+)100-12030%

FICO impact ranges synthesize myFICO + Experian + Equifax consumer-education materials. Individual results vary.

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2013 5
2014 29
2015 30
2016 43
2017 55
2018 35
2019 32
2020 49
2021 54
2022 37
2023 55
2024 54
2025 182
2026 36

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Texas 296
Florida 125
Georgia 53
California 47
Louisiana 23
North Carolina 17
South Carolina 17
New York 15
Ohio 15
Pennsylvania 14
Michigan 9
Illinois 7
Tennessee 7
Maryland 7
Missouri 4

Other Complaint Types

Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 66
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Credit reporting 54
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports - Other personal consumer report 3
Credit reporting, credit repair services, or other personal consumer reports - Other personal consumer report 2
Credit reporting 1
Bank account or service - Other bank product/service 1
Your Rights with Debt Collectors

The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) protects you from abusive, unfair, and deceptive collection practices.

  • Request written verification of any debt within 30 days of first contact
  • Dispute a debt if you believe it is incorrect or does not belong to you
  • Demand the collector stop contacting you (in writing)
  • File a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint

What the CFPB Record Shows for ResidentCollect, Inc.

567 debt-collection complaints against ResidentCollect, Inc. appear in the CFPB record - 81.5% of the 696 complaints filed about this entity. The 34 states and territories represented make this a multi-state operation by complaint volume. Consumers most frequently describe "Other debt" as the debt type behind their complaint about this collector. The specific issue named most is "Attempts to collect debt not owed," a reasonable starting point for understanding recurring friction with this collector.

Within the Bureau's 15-day response window, this company answers 68.7% of forwarded complaints. That is far under the 95% benchmark, a material red flag since late or missing responses are strongly linked to CFPB supervisory action against collectors. 2% of resolved cases against this company closed with some form of consumer relief, a notably low ratio worth weighing against the disputed-response percentage. In 31.6% of resolved cases, the consumer formally disputed the response - a rough measure of how often the first resolution missed the mark.

How to read these numbers, and what to do if you're disputing a charge

Complaint volume alone does not prove wrongdoing, larger collection portfolios naturally produce more complaints, but the combination of timely-response rate, relief ratio, and dispute rate above gives a reasonable empirical picture of how this collector handles consumer interactions. Anyone in active dispute with this company should keep written records, use certified mail for verification requests (see your FDCPA rights above), and consider filing a CFPB complaint if standard resolution channels stall.

Educational data summary, not financial or legal advice. Individual complaint outcomes vary. Consumers with an active dispute should consult a qualified consumer-protection attorney.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many debt collection complaints does ResidentCollect, Inc. have?

The CFPB has logged 567 debt-collection complaints against ResidentCollect, Inc., 81.5% of all complaints filed against this company.

Does ResidentCollect, Inc. respond to complaints on time?

68.7% of the CFPB complaints against ResidentCollect, Inc. get a response within the expected window. That falls well short of the 95% benchmark most collectors clear.

Does ResidentCollect, Inc. provide relief to consumers?

ResidentCollect, Inc. closed 2% of resolved complaints with some form of consumer relief, monetary or non-monetary.

What type of debt does ResidentCollect, Inc. primarily collect?

ResidentCollect, Inc. primarily collects "Other debt" based on CFPB complaint data. The full breakdown of debt types is shown above.

What rights do I have against ResidentCollect, Inc.?

Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), you can request written debt verification within 30 days, dispute debts you believe are incorrect, demand the collector stop contacting you in writing, and file a complaint with the CFPB at consumerfinance.gov/complaint.

In how many states is ResidentCollect, Inc. active?

CFPB data shows consumer complaints against ResidentCollect, Inc. from 34 states and territories.

Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Consumer Complaint Database · Q1 2026 Complaints filed against firms, not individuals. Data through March 2026.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.