What if I move outside of the borough or I refuse to pay?
This page explains the steps we may take if you owe us FTAs and move out of Lewisham, or if you refuse to pay.
We will take steps to recover the arrears that you owe.
If you fail to pay back your former tenancy arrears, we will take the following steps:
- We may pass your account onto a debt collection agency who will recover the money for us.
- If you do not give us your forwarding address, we will use a tracing agency to confirm where you currently live.
- If you have a job and refuse to pay your debt, we can ask the court to instruct your employers to repay the money direct from your salary.
- If you own a home and refuse to pay your debt, we can get a Charging Order from the court, which will stop you from selling your property without paying the debt first.
As a final resort, we may instruct County Court Bailiffs to take possession of your belongings. These can be sold to help pay off your debt.
