What is a liability order?
A liability order is granted by the magistrates' court giving certain powers to the council to collect the debt that it is owed.
The order is for a fixed amount of money, plus additional costs. Both of these amounts are payable without any further delay. If the payment is not made within 14 days of the date of the hearing, further action may be taken against you.
The options available to the council include deductions from Income Support or Job Seeker's Allowance, an Attachment of Earnings Order, the use of bailiffs, or even committal to prison.
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