Täytäntöönpanokelpöinen

Täytäntöönpanokelpöinen is a Finnish legal term describing a document or decision that can be enforced through lawful enforcement measures. The more common form of the word in everyday use is täytäntöönpanokelpoinen, but täytäntöönpanokelpöinen appears as a variant in some texts. In essence, something is täytäntöönpanokelpöinen when it constitutes an enforceable title that allows a creditor to pursue payment or performance by compulsory means.

Qualifying for enforcement typically requires that the title is final and binding. A court judgment, a notarial deed, or a legally binding administrative decision may become täytäntöönpanokelpöinen after the time for filing an appeal has expired or when the decision is no longer subject to further challenge, unless enforcement is temporarily stayed by a court. The concept centers on the existence of a lawful basis for enforcement and the creditor’s right to obtain satisfaction of the claim.

Enforcement is carried out by the competent enforcement authority (ulosottaja) under the Finnish district court system. Enforcement measures can include seizure of movable or immovable property, garnishment of wages or bank accounts, and other means permitted by law. Certain income and property are protected to secure the debtor’s basic needs, and exemptions or allowances may limit what can be seized. The process is governed by Finnish enforcement law (notably Ulosottolaki) and related regulations, which prescribe procedural steps, notices to the debtor, and grounds for suspension or modification of enforcement.

The term is commonly used in civil proceedings to indicate that a judgment or other title can be executed. Related concepts include täytäntöönpano and ulosotto.