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Enforcement of consumer credit contracts

This guidance note explains how a credit provider can enforce a consumer credit contract, including:

  • additional information required in a default notice if a credit provider wishes to enforce an acceleration clause;
  • the process for enforcement against a guarantor;
  • procedures for the repossession of mortgaged goods;
  • how a stay can be obtained by a debtor; and
  • rights of the debtor and/or guarantor to request the credit provider to negotiate a postponement of enforcement action or the operation of an acceleration clause.

For more information about enforcement, please refer to Enforcement of consumer credit contracts.