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Debts and Arrears

Mortgage arrears or payment difficulties

Difficulties with paying your mortgage - what to do, who to contact and who can help

Council Tax arrears

What to do if you can't pay your Council Tax and what happens if you don't pay

Rent arrears

Falling behind with your rent - what to do, your rights as a tenant and who can help

Tax and other debts owing to HM Revenue & Customs'

What happens if you don't pay your tax bill, how HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) can help and what to expect if they take court proceedings

Hire purchase and debt

What to do if you're having problems with a hire purchase agreement

What happens to debts when someone dies?

How different debts are paid off when someone dies, the possible effect on a jointly owned home and where to get advice

Overdrafts and other bank debts

Using overdrafts and loans to borrow money from your bank and what to do if you can't pay it back

Bailiffs and debt collectors

What happens when a bailiff or debt collector calls, what they can and can't do and your rights

Overdue utility bills

Why you should prioritise overdue utility bills, what to do about arrears and where to go for help

Dealing with loan sharks

How loan sharks work, why they're best avoided and what to do if you've already borrowed from one