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}}'''''Consumer and Debt Law''''' from [[People's Law School]] is a problem-solving resource for legal advocates, paralegals and lawyers whose clients are having problems with consumer contracts or purchases, or credit or debt issues.
}}'''''Consumer and Debt Law''''' from [[People's Law School]] is a manual for legal advocates and other legal professionals in British Columbia whose clients are having problems with consumer or debt issues.
 
==Contents==
==Contents==
 
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===Before You Begin===
*'''Before you begin'''
*[[Scope of Consumer and Debt Law|Scope]]{{·}} [[How to Use Consumer and Debt Law to Help Your Clients|How to Use This Publication]]{{·}} [[Client Options: Range and Reality|Client Options]]
**[[Introduction to Consumer and Debt Law|Introduction]]{{·}} [[Scope of Consumer and Debt Law|Scope]]{{·}} [[How to Use Consumer and Debt Law to Help Your Clients|How to Use This Publication]]{{·}} [[Client Options: Range and Reality|Client Options]]


===Consumer Law===
===Consumer Law===
*'''Contracts'''
*'''Contracts'''
**[[Contracts Overview]]{{·}} [[Contract Defences]]{{·}} [[Opting Out and Cooling-off Periods|Opting Out & Cooling-off Periods]]{{·}} [[Contract Remedies]] {{·}}[[Contracts Made by Minors]]
**[[Contracts Overview]]{{·}} [[Contract Defences]]{{·}} [[Opting Out and Cooling-off Periods|Opting Out & Cooling-off Periods]]{{·}} [[Contract Remedies]]{{·}}[[Contracts Made by Minors]]
*'''Making a Purchase'''
*'''Making a Purchase'''
**[[Sale of Goods Law]]{{·}} [[Deposits in Consumer Transactions]]{{·}} [[Misleading Advertising]]{{·}} [[Unfair or Deceptive Practices]]{{·}} [[Unsolicited Goods and Services|Unsolicited Goods & Services]]{{·}} [[Leases]]
**[[Sale of Goods Law]]{{·}} [[Deposits in Consumer Transactions]]{{·}} [[Misleading Advertising]]{{·}} [[Unfair or Deceptive Practices]]{{·}} [[Unsolicited Goods and Services|Unsolicited Goods & Services]]{{·}} [[Leases]]
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===Debt Law===
===Debt Law===
*'''Borrowing Money'''
*'''Borrowing Money'''
**[[Types of Lenders and Creditors|Types of Lenders & Creditors]]{{·}} [[Interest and the Cost of Borrowing Money|Interest & the Cost of Borrowing ]]{{·}} [[Payday Loans]]{{·}} [[Co-signing, Guarantees and Joint Debts|Co-signing, Guarantees & Joint Debts]]{{·}} [[Credit Insurance]]
**[[Types of Lenders and Creditors|Types of Lenders & Creditors]]{{·}} [[Interest and the Cost of Borrowing Money|Interest & the Cost of Borrowing]]{{·}} [[Payday Loans]]{{·}} [[Co-signing, Guarantees and Joint Debts|Co-signing, Guarantees & Joint Debts]]{{·}} [[Credit Insurance]]
*'''Credit Reports & Credit Cards'''
*'''Credit Reports & Credit Cards'''
** [[Credit Reports and Credit Ratings|Credit Reports & Ratings]]{{·}} [[Credit Cards]]
** [[Credit Reports and Credit Ratings|Credit Reports & Ratings]]{{·}} [[Credit Cards]]
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**[[Mortgages and Foreclosure|Mortgages & Foreclosure]]{{·}} [[Prepayment Rights]]{{·}} [[Security Agreements]]
**[[Mortgages and Foreclosure|Mortgages & Foreclosure]]{{·}} [[Prepayment Rights]]{{·}} [[Security Agreements]]
*'''Dealing with Debt'''
*'''Dealing with Debt'''
**[[Harassment]]{{·}} [[Collection Agents]]{{·}} [[Garnishment and Set-offs|Garnishment & Set-offs]]{{·}} [[Bailiffs and Sheriffs|Bailiffs & Sheriffs]]
**[[Harassment by Debt Collectors|Harassment]]{{·}} [[Collection Agents]]{{·}} [[Garnishment and Set-offs|Garnishment & Set-offs]]{{·}} [[Bailiffs, Court Bailiffs and Sheriffs|Bailiffs, Court Bailiffs & Sheriffs]]
*'''Legal Actions'''
*'''Legal Actions'''
**[[Fraudulent Conveyances and Fraudulent Preferences|Fraudulent Conveyances & Preferences]]{{·}} [[Recovery of Goods]]{{·}} [[Tort Actions]]
**[[Fraudulent Conveyances and Fraudulent Preferences|Fraudulent Conveyances & Preferences]]{{·}} [[Recovery of Goods]]{{·}} [[Tort Actions]]
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*'''Where to Get Help'''
*'''Where to Get Help'''
**[[Agencies that Help with Consumer and Debt Law|Agencies that Help]]{{·}} [[Other Resources for Consumer and Debt Law|Other Resources]]
**[[Agencies that Help with Consumer and Debt Law|Agencies that Help]]{{·}} [[Other Resources for Consumer and Debt Law|Other Resources]]
 
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== Copyright & disclaimer==  
== About ==
=== Copyright===  


[[File:Creativecommonssmall.png|link=Clicklaw Wikibooks Copyright Guide|alt=Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 Canada Licence]] ''Consumer and Debt Law'' &copy; People’s Law School is, except for the images, made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International Licence.
[[File:Creativecommonssmall.png|link=Clicklaw Wikibooks Copyright Guide|alt=Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 Canada Licence]] ''Consumer and Debt Law'' &copy; People’s Law School is, except for the images, made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International Licence.
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The 1996 to 2012 editions of ''Consumer Law and Credit/Debt Law'' were published by the Legal Services Society.
The 1996 to 2012 editions of ''Consumer Law and Credit/Debt Law'' were published by the Legal Services Society.


At [[People's Law School]], we believe accurate, plain English information can help people take action to work out their legal problems. This publication explains in a general way the law that applies in '''British Columbia, Canada'''. It is '''not intended as legal advice'''. Legal advice applies the law to an individual's specific situation. If you want assurance that any information is appropriate to your specific situation, or recommendations on next steps with a specific legal problem, please contact a legal professional. Some sources of legal help are highlighted in the "[[Agencies that Help with Consumer and Debt Law]]" section.
=== Disclaimer ===
At [[People's Law School]], we believe accurate, plain English information can help people take action to work out their legal problems. This publication explains in a general way the law that applies in '''British Columbia, Canada'''. It is '''not intended as legal advice'''. Legal advice applies the law to an individual's specific situation. If you want assurance that any information is appropriate to your specific situation, or recommendations on next steps with a specific legal problem, please contact a legal professional. Some sources of legal help are highlighted in the [[Agencies that Help with Consumer and Debt Law|Agencies that Help]] section.


==Dedication==
===Dedication===
The 2018 edition of ''Consumer and Debt Law'' is dedicated to the late Allan Parker, QC. Allan was a respected lawyer, teacher, mentor and friend to poverty lawyers, paralegals and community advocates. He worked tirelessly to improve access to justice for the disadvantaged. Allan was pivotal in the development and updating of this publication. His many contributions to legal aid and pro bono work in BC will always be appreciated.
The 2018 edition of ''Consumer and Debt Law'' is dedicated to the late Allan Parker, QC. Allan was a respected lawyer, teacher, mentor and friend to poverty lawyers, paralegals and community advocates. He worked tirelessly to improve access to justice for the disadvantaged. Allan was pivotal in the development and updating of this publication. His many contributions to legal aid and pro bono work in BC will always be appreciated.
=== About People's Law School===
[[File:Peopleslawschoollogo-horizontal.jpg|frameless|none|200px|link=]]
[[People's Law School]] is a non-profit society in British Columbia providing free education and information on the legal problems of daily life. See [[People's Law School | more titles from People's Law School]].


==Related titles==
==Related titles==


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Consumer and Debt Law from People's Law School is a manual for legal advocates and other legal professionals in British Columbia whose clients are having problems with consumer or debt issues.

Contents

Consumer Law

Debt Law

Court

More

About

Copyright

Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 Canada Licence Consumer and Debt Law © People’s Law School is, except for the images, made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International Licence.

The 1996 to 2012 editions of Consumer Law and Credit/Debt Law were published by the Legal Services Society.

Disclaimer

At People's Law School, we believe accurate, plain English information can help people take action to work out their legal problems. This publication explains in a general way the law that applies in British Columbia, Canada. It is not intended as legal advice. Legal advice applies the law to an individual's specific situation. If you want assurance that any information is appropriate to your specific situation, or recommendations on next steps with a specific legal problem, please contact a legal professional. Some sources of legal help are highlighted in the Agencies that Help section.

Dedication

The 2018 edition of Consumer and Debt Law is dedicated to the late Allan Parker, QC. Allan was a respected lawyer, teacher, mentor and friend to poverty lawyers, paralegals and community advocates. He worked tirelessly to improve access to justice for the disadvantaged. Allan was pivotal in the development and updating of this publication. His many contributions to legal aid and pro bono work in BC will always be appreciated.

About People's Law School

Peopleslawschoollogo-horizontal.jpg

People's Law School is a non-profit society in British Columbia providing free education and information on the legal problems of daily life. See more titles from People's Law School.

Related titles

Also from People's Law School on consumer and debt law:

Consumer Law Essentials full cover image.jpg
Consumer Law Essentials
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Before You Begin
 
Consumer Law
Contracts
Making a Purchase
Buying Services
 
Debt Law
Borrowing Money
Credit Reports &
Credit Cards
Mortgages &
Secured Loans
Dealing with Debt
Legal Actions
Getting Out of Debt
 
Court
Going to Court
Enforcing
Court Judgments
 
More
Laws & Cases
Where to Get Help


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