Changes for landlords chasing debt
The Courts and Criminal Matters BIll amends 20 statutes to enhance courts’ powers and processes for the collection fines and debts. It is being called the biggest change to civil enforcement since the District Courts Act in 1947.
From April 14, there will be changes to the attachment order and eviction processes used by landlords with problem tenants.
Parties will be able to agree at a hearing or mediation that a debt can be enforced by attachment order, so that payments are deducted directly from a person’s income.
The tenant's employer or benefit details, contact information and date of birth will have to be supplied, as well as the landlord's contact details and bank account and details of the amount to be paid and frequency of the payment.
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