täytäntöönpanolaissa

Täytäntöönpanolaki, or the Enforcement Code, is a Finnish law that governs the enforcement of court judgments and other enforceable titles. Its primary purpose is to provide a legal framework for collecting debts and enforcing obligations when a debtor fails to comply voluntarily. The law outlines the procedures and principles that authorities, such as bailiffs (ulosottomies), must follow to carry out enforcement actions.

Key aspects covered by the Täytäntöönpanolaki include the types of enforceable titles, such as court judgments, foreign judgments, and certain administrative decisions. It details the process of initiating enforcement, including applications and notifications to the debtor. The law also specifies various enforcement measures, such as seizing and selling the debtor's assets (movable and immovable property), garnishing wages or bank accounts, and imposing other restrictions.

The Täytäntöönpanolaki aims to balance the rights of the creditor to receive what is owed with the debtor's right to a basic standard of living. It includes provisions for debt restructuring and protection for certain essential assets. The enforcement process is supervised by the enforcement authorities, who are responsible for acting impartially and in accordance with the law. Appeals against enforcement decisions are also addressed within the legal framework.