Debt Collection Time Limits

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In the Netherlands, a court judgment is enforceable for 20 years, but creditors must act within 5 years to prevent the debt from becoming time-barred. Continuous credit lines may have specific terms affecting enforcement. Check your agreement for specific time limits, conditions for time-barring, interest provisions, and settlement clauses.

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Can debt collector do nothing for 8 years in the netherlands after a verdict. Or does debtcollector need to send reminders etc
In the Netherlands, a debt collector must act within certain time limits after a court verdict:
- A judgment is generally enforceable for 20 years.
- However, the creditor should take action within 5 years to prevent the debt from becoming time-barred.
- Sending reminders or taking enforcement actions can interrupt the limitation period.
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Where is written debtor should take action within 5 years?
In the Netherlands, the requirement for a creditor to take action within 5 years is based on the Dutch Civil Code (Burgerlijk Wetboek). Specifically, this is detailed in Article *:* of the Dutch Civil Code, which addresses the enforcement period of a court judgment.
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Yes more info for same article
Sure, here is more detailed information on Article *:* of the Dutch Civil Code:
- Article *:* sets out the time limits for the enforcement of court judgments.
- A judgment can generally be enforced for 20 years.
- To prevent the claim from becoming time-barred, the creditor must take action within 5 years.
- Actions that can interrupt the limitation period include:
- Sending a formal demand for payment
- Initiating enforcement proceedings
- Reaching an agreement with the debtor regarding payment
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Yes as far as i can read this 5 year period is for special circumstances. I have a continuous credit line where this verdict arose from. After 8 years i got a letter about this. I checked with the incasso agency and after the verdict nothing has been done
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It sounds like the debt collector may not have taken action within the required *-year period to prevent the debt from becoming time-barred. However, continuous credit lines can have specific terms that might affect this.
Would you like more specific information regarding the enforcement of judgments related to continuous credit lines, or do you need assistance with another aspect of your case?
Yes please
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For continuous credit lines, specific terms and conditions in your loan agreement could affect the enforcement period. However, if no action has been taken within 5 years, you might argue that the claim is time-barred.
Would you like more specific information on how to proceed with your case based on the details of your continuous credit line agreement?
What terms and conditions i have to check for in the agreement? From my undersfanding 5 year period applies to interest on the main amount. Also in case of schikking in proces verbaal etc
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In your agreement, you should check the following terms and conditions:
- Specific time limits for enforcement of the debt.
- Conditions under which the debt can become time-barred.
- Provisions related to interest on the main amount.
- Any clauses related to schikking (settlement) in proces verbaal (official report).
Do you need more help with any specific term in your agreement?