Does anyone owe you money? People are indeed funny creatures. Why? Most of the times, you try to collect money that actually belongs to you, and you become the recipient of a tirade. You would think a good turn will deserve another; however, there are people who are focused more on taking than they are on repaying a favour. You give a service, you extend goodwill, and people respond by dodging your visits, hiding from you, or perhaps even threatening you. Who would need the stress, right? You surely do not, but you need your money back; this is where the services of a collection agency come into play.
Regardless of whether your debtors are unfortunate people who have simply fallen on hard times, swindling lowlifes, and having a difficult time getting back on their feet, or even a combination from both sets, money owed must be returned to you. The great news about lodging a debt is that it usually does not cost to do just that. In instances where a debtor would turn out to be more slippery as compared to a greased hog and ends up evading any attempt to contact, you will not be charged at all. Debt collection cases vary in nature. Also, debt collection prices are based on various factors.
For instance, if the service will involve an ordinary debt recovery process, it will entail a simple commission only debt collection payment plan that will include a percentage of amount collected along with GST. However, if collection would require special tracking effort and even legal papers, there are additional rates so as to compensate for the costs along with other services provided.
Some of the possible extras are a distress warrant that will include the court filing fee, some checks on such details as property ownership and financing, as well as filling out documentation; charging orders that will involve a huge amount of money as it will entail file preparation, application, and contact with courts; compelling attachment order that is usually pertinent in cases of defaulting employers and might involve issuing a complaint with the police; as well as debt assignment where the district court is included in debt enforcement.
The services of a debt collection agency are indeed invaluable in property rental industry. Tenancy debt collection is therefore necessary, that is why property managers and landlords find it important to employ the services of an agency that is equipped to deal with delinquent tenants.