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Consumer Credit Act 1974 s.77-79 - Force Creditors to Prove Debt Ownership

⚖️ Your Rights Under UK Consumer Law

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CCA Section 77-79 Rights

Under the Consumer Credit Act 1974, you have the absolute right to request a true copy of your original credit agreement. Creditors MUST provide this within 12 working days or the debt becomes unenforceable in court.

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Unenforceable Debts

If the creditor cannot produce the original agreement or a true copy, they cannot enforce the debt through court action, issue a CCJ, or instruct bailiffs. The debt remains but becomes legally unenforceable.

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Protection from Harassment

Once you send a CCA request, creditors must comply before taking enforcement action. Continued collection attempts without providing documents may constitute harassment under the Protection from Harassment Act 1997.

📚 Official Resources & Legal References

🏛️ Consumer Credit Act 1974 s.77 ⚖️ FCA - Consumer Credit Rights 📜 Citizens Advice - Creditor Harassment 💰 Financial Ombudsman Service 🦺 National Debtline - Free Advice 📑 Debt Camel - CCA Requests Guide

📋 IMPORTANT: When Should You Use This Letter?

✅ USE This Letter When:

  • Unknown Debt: You don't recognize the debt or creditor
  • Old Debt: Debt is several years old (possibly statute-barred)
  • Debt Buyer: Debt sold to collection agency/debt purchaser
  • No Proof Provided: They haven't shown original agreement
  • Disputed Amount: The amount claimed seems wrong
  • Identity Concerns: You suspect identity theft/fraud
  • Before Any Payment: ALWAYS validate before paying anything
  • Court Threats: They're threatening legal action
  • Harassment Starting: To stop calls while validating

🛡️ What This Letter DOES:

  • Forces Proof: Makes them provide original agreement
  • Stops Enforcement: Debt unenforceable until documents provided
  • Prevents Court Action: Can't get CCJ without compliance
  • Stops Calls: Collection must pause during validation
  • Creates Defense: If they can't provide docs, debt dies
  • Tests Legitimacy: Scam collectors can't provide real docs
  • Buys Time: Gives you breathing space to get advice
  • Legal Protection: Creates paper trail for your defense

⚠️ CRITICAL TIMING & RULES:

✅ DO Send When:
  • First contact from creditor/DCA
  • Before acknowledging any debt
  • Before making any payment
  • When debt seems suspicious
  • If being harassed for old debt
❌ DON'T Send If:
  • You're already in a payment plan
  • CCJ already obtained
  • It's a recent debt you know you owe
  • It's secured debt (mortgage/car)
  • Government debt (tax/benefits)

📮 After Sending This Letter:

If They Provide Documents:

Check carefully - are they genuine? Is it your signature? Are terms correct? Get advice before paying.

If They Can't Provide:

Debt becomes permanently unenforceable. They can't take court action, get CCJ, or force payment.

If They Ignore:

Report to FCA immediately. Any continued collection is illegal harassment. Keep all evidence.

💡 This letter is your LEGAL RIGHT under Consumer Credit Act 1974. Use it to verify ANY suspicious debt.

Legitimate creditors will comply quickly. Scammers and debt buyers without paperwork will disappear.

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📮 Important: Send this letter by recorded/signed for delivery and keep proof of postage. If requesting under CCA s.77-79, include the £1 statutory fee using your chosen payment method (postal order, cheque, or arrange electronic payment - never send cash). The creditor has 12 working days plus 2 days for postal delivery to respond. If they fail to provide the documents within this timeframe, the debt becomes legally unenforceable.

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