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Jul 31, 2001To amend the Consumer Credit Protection Act to protect consumers from inadequate disclosures and certain abusive practices in rent-to-own transactions, and for other purposes.
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Rent-To-Own Reform Act of 2001 - Amends the Consumer Credit Protection Act to prohibit seller-imposed interest, finance charges, or other fees in a rent-to-own transaction that exceed maximum interest, fees, or finance charges that may be charged for a credit sale or retail installment sale for the same or similar item under the laws of the seller's State. Prescribes guidelines for authorized...
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Introduced(7/12/01)
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Ms. Waters
House (D) California – 43
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
Jul 31, 2001