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debt because if you don’t pay, HMRC can: take the money from your wages take the money from your benefits or tax credits use bailiffs to take your property HMRC will warn you if they’re going to do
Student housing - rights and responsibilities in halls
and the court will make a possession order as long as your landlord has followed the correct legal process. You have the right to stay in your accommodation until the court bailiffs enforce the possession
Get help if you're being evicted
to the court for a warrant of possession if you haven't left by the date on the possession order If the court issues a warrant of possession, bailiffs can make you leave your home. They’ll give you 14
How a creditor can get information about your finances
to answer questions, the court will issue a warrant of arrest. This means a bailiff will arrest you and bring you to the judge. If you still refuse to answer questions, the judge can order you
Changing a court order for debt
or stay an order, your creditor can’t force you to pay - for example, they won’t be able to send bailiffs to your home. It’s very rare for the court to suspend or stay an order if you can’t make any
Collecting information about your debts
struggling to pay it back, there are actions you can take. If you need help urgently Get help from your nearest Citizens Advice if you have an urgent debt problem. This could be, for example, if: bailiffs
Dealing with mortgage arrears
Advice immediately if: you’ve been told by your lender that they’re applying to court you’ve received court papers you're expecting bailiffs If you get into debt (‘in arrears’) with your mortgage
Harassment by creditors
member falsely claiming to work for the court or be a bailiff in England and Wales or sheriff officer in Scotland implying that legal action can be taken when it can't. For example, implying
Struggling to pay - administration orders
money from you and won't try and get their debt repaid. Others might add backdated interest to your debt and start enforcement action. For example, they may hire bailiffs. You should contact your
Negotiating with your water company to pay back what you owe
up, they could take you to court. You may get a county court judgment against you and you’ll have to pay extra court costs. If you don’t pay up after that, bailiffs might come round and take away