The Fair Credit Reporting Act regulates credit reports.
The Equal Credit Opportunity Act prevents creditors from discriminating against individuals.
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act established rules for debt collectors.
The Electronic Fund Transfer Act protects consumer finances during electronic payments..
These include nine (9) guarantees for goods: (i) acceptable quality; (ii) fit for a particular purpose; (iii) match description; (iv) match the sample or demonstration model; (v) express warranties will be honoured; (vi) spare parts and repair facilities will be available for a reasonable time after purchase; (vii) .
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published guidance for higher education providers about how consumer law applies to them
Their guidance suggests that providers should tell students about the number and type of contact hours, and expected self-study time
The course is designed to provide a solid basis in consumer law as a “stand-alone” course, or for those students interested in exploring consumer law issues in greater depth, as a complement to the Consumer Protection Litigation class
This class is offered every other year, alternating with Consumer Protection Litigation
The Act implements recommendations for reform made by the Law Commissions for England and Wales and for Scotland in two areas of consumer law: remedies for faulty goods and unfair terms in consumer contracts
From today, consumers have up to 30 days to return faulty goods and still be entitled to a refund
