What creditors can do if you don't pay

Description

When you use credit to make purchases or pay for services and fail to make payments your creditors may take legal actions to recover the money owed. Common types of credit are bank loans, bank account overdrafts, lines of credit, credit cards, finance agreements, student loans, payday loans, etc. This publication describes the legal action a creditor may take if you do not pay your debts.

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September 21, 2023

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What creditors can do if you don't pay : Consumer Protection Act

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Service Alberta Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction

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Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction

Place of Publication

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Date Created

2009-10-01

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Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction

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