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Chris The Lawyer, Expert
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If her flatmate has failed to make payments she will need to bring a claim in the District Court and get a judgment against them. With the judgment she can then get an order deducting money from the flatmates wages
Chris The Lawyer, Expert
It is possible to seize any assets he may have and she could get an order against a WINZ benefit
Chris The Lawyer, Expert
I think he has taken advantage of her vulnerability and perhaps someone needs to talk to him face to face. This looks almost criminal.
if she has a judgment she can get a court warrant for the bailiff to arise his goods, provided he has some things.
she would likely qualify for legal aid
Chris The Lawyer, Expert
Yes, she would. If this is not disputed she cannot take this to the Disputes Tribunal