Debtors

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Debtors

Postby Parilla » Tue Apr 12, 2011 10:40 am

Does anyone know whether or not it is true that, if you are pursuing a debtor through the Courts, you can only sue for debts 4 years old and less, no longer than 4 years ?

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Re: Debtors

Postby DavidSearl » Sat Apr 16, 2011 8:20 pm

FROM DAVID SEARL

FOR PARILLA

No, it is not true. The four-year period refers to tax debts only. The period for personal or business debts is 15 years. If someone owes you money, either, say, for a personal loan, or in a business operation, you can initiate legal proceedings against them for the following 15 years. You can even apply for an extension of this period.

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Re: Debtors

Postby Parilla » Sun Apr 17, 2011 7:02 am

Thanks very much DS.

That's a relief, the courts are so backed up it is taking four years to get a hearing.

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Re: Debtors

Postby ashtondav » Thu Apr 28, 2011 3:25 pm

Aaargghh!

Is it really 4 years? I've just been down the notary's to give power of attorney to go through the legal process to obtain 2 years worth of debt from one owner in our community.

I must admit the interest is piling up on the debt so it will be a nice little nest egg when we get 6 years of community fees :wave:

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Re: Debtors

Postby shortfuse » Mon May 16, 2011 10:16 am

However, if the bank repo the property the most you would get is two years payment.

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Re: Debtors

Postby ashtondav » Tue May 17, 2011 2:13 pm

Eh? Why is it only 2 years if the bank repos.

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Re: Debtors

Postby Alhaurincraig » Thu Jun 02, 2011 9:28 pm

You have to keep notifying the debtor. If the debtor hears nothing for 6 years then you can no longer persue them.


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