Community Legal advice Debt Resources
Community Legal Advice (CLA) who offer a free and confidential advice service paid for by Legal Aid has launched a 'Debt, money and tax' section on their website that provides clear information on your legal rights when dealing with issues related to debt, as well as many other useful debt resources.
For more information, click on the links below.
Dealing with Debt
Information on your legal rights when you have debts, and the protection you have from people who are demanding money from you.
Information on how to deal with debt is also available in British Sign Language.
My creditors keep calling me. What can I do?
Your rights when dealing with people you owe money to.
What are the powers of bailiffs and debt collectors?
Your rights when dealing with bailiffs or debt collectors.
What is involved in going bankrupt?
The pros and cons of bankruptcy when you have debts you cannot pay.
How can I deal with my Council Tax arrears?
What you can do if you're behind with paying your Council Tax.
Losing your home - Legal Information
There are laws to help you if you have nowhere to live, whether it's because you're being unfairly evicted by your landlord, or you or your children are not safe where you live now.
Information on what to do if you face losing your home is also available in British Sign Language.
