god inkassoskik: what does it mean in Danish debt collection?
god inkassoskik in English: good debt collection practice
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Short answer
The standard that debt collection agencies and lawyers must follow when collecting debts.
Explanation
Good debt collection practice means, among other things, that the debtor must not be put under unreasonable pressure, that the claim must be correctly calculated, and that the debtor must get the information needed to assess the claim. The Consumer Ombudsman enforces the rules. If you think an agency is not following them, you can complain to the agency and inform the Consumer Ombudsman.
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Related terms
- Forbrugerombudsmanden the Consumer Ombudsman
- gældsbrev IOU, promissory note
- hovedstol principal
- forældelse limitation (time bar)
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