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Rowland Avenue Management, Inc. A/KA Columbia Debt Recovery, LLC d/b/a Genesis

A federal complaint-record lookup, not a rating from us.

Debt Collector, CFPB Complaint Profile Specializes in: Rental debt

CFPB collection forwarding receipt

Forwarded record DC-ROWLAND-AVENUE-MAN Rowland Avenue Management, Inc. A/KA Columbia Debt Recovery, LLC d/b/a Genesis

5,611 DC complaints · rank #18/656 · 99.6% timely

  • DC 5,611
  • RANK #18/656
  • TIMELY 99.6%
  • RELIEF 9.3%
  • DISPUTE n/a
  • STATES 53
  • ISSUE Attempts to collect debt no…
  • RESP Closed with explanation
  • PHOTO Radius Global Solutions LLC

Photo peer: Radius Global Solutions LLC (5,834)

Radius Global Solutions LLC5,834Spring Oaks Capital, LLC5,842Southwest Credit Systems, L.…6,035Rowland Avenue Management, I…5,611
Debt-collection complaint volume neighbourhood (this collector + nearest volume peers)

Rowland Avenue Management, Inc. A/KA Columbia Debt Recovery, LLC d/b/a Genesis's 5,611 debt-collection complaints sit next to Radius Global Solutions LLC (5,834) on the volume neighbourhood; peer NAMES stay, and the receipt VALUES are this collector's. Full complaint profile for Rowland Avenue Management,… →

Debt Collection Complaint Breakdown

Rental debt 3,263
I do not know 1,566
Other debt 679
Credit card debt 43
Mortgage debt 33
Telecommunications debt 11
Auto debt 7
Medical debt 6
Private student loan debt 1
Federal student loan debt 1
Payday loan debt 1

Top Complaint Issues

1.Attempts to collect debt not owed 2,663
2.False statements or representation 1,113
3.Written notification about debt 805
4.Incorrect information on your report 670
5.Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 583
6.Improper use of your report 272
7.Communication tactics 269
8.Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 239
9.Electronic communications 115
10.Threatened to contact someone or share information improperly 63

Company Responses

Closed with explanation 6,148
Closed with non-monetary relief 618
In progress 100
Closed with monetary relief 24

Complaints by Year

Year Complaints
2019 27
2020 75
2021 101
2022 345
2023 706
2024 2,091
2025 2,951
2026 594

Complaints by State (Top 15)

Texas 1,572
California 841
Florida 795
Georgia 566
Washington 288
Arizona 259
North Carolina 247
Tennessee 208
Maryland 176
Illinois 173
Colorado 168
Nevada 144
New York 143
Virginia 138
South Carolina 113

What the CFPB Record Shows for Rowland Avenue Management, Inc. A/KA Columbia Debt Recovery, LLC d/b/a Genesis

PlainCredit places Rowland Avenue Management, Inc. A/KA Columbia Debt Recovery, LLC d/b/a Genesis at #18 of 656 debt collectors by CFPB debt-collection complaint volume (97th percentile), matching the Collectors directory ranking. Rowland Avenue Management, Inc. A/KA Columbia Debt Recovery, LLC d/b/a Genesis has 5,611 debt-collection complaints on file with the CFPB, which represents 81.4% of the 6,890 total complaints the Bureau has received about this entity. Reports have originated from consumers in 53 states and territories, making this a nationwide collection operation as measured by complaint volume. "Rental debt" is the debt type named most often in complaints against this collector, the category consumers reach for most when filing a CFPB report. The single most-cited specific issue is "Attempts to collect debt not owed" - a useful starting point for understanding where the friction between this collector and consumers most frequently occurs.

The company's timely response rate is 99.6%, meaning that share of CFPB-forwarded complaints received a reply within the 15-day window the Bureau expects. That is at or above benchmark levels, pointing to an intake process working as intended. Of resolved cases, 9.3% closed with monetary or non-monetary relief to the consumer, which is a notably low relief ratio and worth weighing against the disputed-response percentage.

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

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Nationwide collectors with similar complaint volume or dispute rates

Two CFPB peer sets for Rowland Avenue Management, Inc. A/KA Columbia Debt Recovery, LLC d/b/a Genesis: nearest debt collectors by debt-collection complaint volume and by the share of complaints consumers mark as disputed. These are cross-firm neighborhoods, not the volume strip on the forwarding receipt above.

Similar complaint volume

Nearest collectors by debt-collection complaint count (5,611 here).

Frequently asked questions

How many CFPB debt-collection complaints does Rowland Avenue Management, Inc. A/KA Columbia Debt Recovery, LLC d/b/a Genesis have?

5,611 debt-collection complaints name Rowland Avenue Management, Inc. A/KA Columbia Debt Recovery, LLC d/b/a Genesis in this CFPB extract - corpus rank #18/656.

Does Rowland Avenue Management, Inc. A/KA Columbia Debt Recovery, LLC d/b/a Genesis respond to CFPB complaints on time?

The timely-response rate for Rowland Avenue Management, Inc. A/KA Columbia Debt Recovery, LLC d/b/a Genesis in this extract is 99.6%.

What issue do consumers cite most about Rowland Avenue Management, Inc. A/KA Columbia Debt Recovery, LLC d/b/a Genesis?

The most-cited issue in complaints about Rowland Avenue Management, Inc. A/KA Columbia Debt Recovery, LLC d/b/a Genesis is "Attempts to collect debt not owed."

How should I read Rowland Avenue Management, Inc. A/KA Columbia Debt Recovery, LLC d/b/a Genesis's CFPB complaint record?

Rowland Avenue Management, Inc. A/KA Columbia Debt Recovery, LLC d/b/a Genesis's profile is a CFPB data extract for research. For rights and filing mechanics, use the debt-collection rights and how-to-file-CFPB-complaint guides on this site.

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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.