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Consumer Rights and Remedies in the Legal Process

Resources for Consumer Law

Checklist for Consumer Problems

Problems in Consumer Law

Microlending and Microlenders

Handing Back (Surrendering) Goods Bought on Credit

Using a Debt Counsellor

Being under Administration for Repayment of Debt

Attorneys Fees and Charges in Cases Involving Consumers and Debt

Repaying a Debt

Consumer Rights under the Consumer Protection Act, 2008 (CPA)

The National Credit Act (NCA) No 34 of 2005

What is a Contract in Consumer Law?

Introduction to Consumer Law

Consumer Rights and Remedies in the Legal Process

There are many stories about consumers who have been badly treated by debt collectors who threaten them if they do not pay, about deductions from salaries which leave a consumer with no money to live on, and Sheriffs selling goods yet consumers still having to pay most of the debt. Below we provide you with some general guidelines and tell you what remedies consumers have in these and other situations.

Further reading:

Applying to Court to Stop the Sale of Your Goods where Judgement was Given for Failing to Repay Debt

Applying to Court to have an Emolument (Salary) Attachment Order Rescinded or Amended for a Debt Repayment

When and How a Consumer can have a Judgement Rescinded

Debt Collector’s Rules

Defences for Consumers – Prescription and in Duplum

General Guidelines for Consumers

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