Received an enforcement warning: what should be checked immediately?
An enforcement warning should not be put aside. Identify the type of file, the basis of the debt, when the warning was received and what enforcement steps have already been taken.
← All articlesAn enforcement warning should not be put aside. Identify the type of file, the basis of the debt, when the warning was received and what enforcement steps have already been taken.
Verify the file details
Check the file number, creditor, amount claimed, the document on which enforcement is based and any prior steps. Compare those details with the records you hold.
Protect procedural deadlines
Deadlines and available responses vary by the type of enforcement file. Record the date the warning was received and avoid waiting until additional measures are taken.
Collect payment and dispute evidence
Agreements, receipts, bank transfers, correspondence, judgments and earlier decisions may be important when assessing the debt and the available response.
Assess the appropriate response
Depending on the file and circumstances, possible steps may include an application, objection, payment argument, settlement or request for a stay. The correct route depends on the documents and procedural stage.