Consumer Protection — Canada — Northwest Territories law | Esheria

Consumer Protection

This part defines key consumer-credit terms and sets rules for installment debt, including when acceleration clauses can work, when borrowers can cure default, and when penalty clauses are void.

Jurisdiction
Canada — Northwest Territories
Instrument
Act or statute
Version
Undated source snapshot
Language
en
Official source
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assignment cancellation chattel mortgages collection agency licensing consumer notices credit agreements debt collection debt collection practices debt recovery default remedies direct sales direct sales contracts hire-purchase installment sales licensing repossession retail sales surety bonds time sale agreements time sales vendor licensing

Statute overview

About this statute

This part defines key consumer-credit terms and sets rules for installment debt, including when acceleration clauses can work, when borrowers can cure default, and when penalty clauses are void. The provision sets rules for time sales, repossession, notice, redemption, and the Supreme Court’s relief powers. This provision sets rules for time sales, chattel mortgages, retail warranties, and direct sales contracts, including notice, repossession limits, resale rules, and cancellation rights. This provision lets a buyer cancel a direct sales contract in some cases, requires the vendor to repay and return trade-ins after cancellation, and sets licensing and notice rules for vendors, direct sellers, collection agencies, collectors, and the Director. This provision sets licensing and bond rules for collection agencies and vendors, gives the Director and Minister regulatory and enforcement powers, and regulates debt collection practices and appeals.

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