Pennsylvania § 6344 - Costs of collection.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 6344 — Costs of collection., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6344. Costs of collection.
A closed-end credit agreement or an open-end credit agreement may provide for payment of actual and reasonable costs of collection only if any of the following occurs:
(1) If the goods are subject to a security interest, the goods are removed from this Commonwealth without the written permission of the holder.
(2) The buyer fails to notify the holder of a change of residence.
(3) The buyer fails to communicate with the holder for a period of 45 days after a default in making payments due under the agreement.
Cross References. Section 6344 is referred to in sections 6302, 6352, 6353 of this title.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 6344
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 6344 cover?
Section 6344 ("Costs of collection.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Pennsylvania § 6344?
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Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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