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  • Nov 14, 2009, 04:24 AM
    bensonbarker
    A past debt
    Is there a time frame that someone can come after you for a debt in uk law ? Thanks
  • Nov 14, 2009, 04:44 AM
    Alfama

    Hi BB, If the debt is older than six years, and if you haven't had contact with a DCA or the OC within the six years, then the debt becomes statued barred. Alfama
  • Nov 14, 2009, 04:50 AM
    ScottGem

    Generally a debt never expires. And a creditor can dun you until its paid. But there is a Statute of Limitations that may limit the legal tools they can use to collect.

    According to this site (Law relating to debts: statute-barred debts) its six years.

    You may also find this site (Debt Factsheets - Liability for Debts and the Limitation Act)

    And, finally, this site (Creditor Harassment In The United Kingdom (UK)) tells you what limits the creditor has for dunning you.

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