ulosottopyyntö

Ulosottopyyntö, which translates to "enforcement request" or "request for execution" in English, is a formal legal document in Finland used to initiate enforcement proceedings. It is submitted by a creditor to the Enforcement Office (ulosotto) when a debtor has failed to voluntarily fulfill a financial obligation, such as paying a debt or complying with a court order.

The ulosottopyyntö details the creditor's claim, the amount owed, the debtor's identifying information, and the basis for the claim, which could be a court judgment, a payment order, or another enforceable document. Upon receiving a valid ulosottopyyntö, the Enforcement Office will review it to ensure it meets the legal requirements. If approved, the Enforcement Office will then contact the debtor to demand payment or other fulfillment of the obligation.

If the debtor still fails to comply, the Enforcement Office has the authority to take various enforcement measures. These can include wage garnishment, seizure and sale of the debtor's assets (such as property, vehicles, or bank accounts), or other legally permissible actions to satisfy the creditor's claim. The process is designed to provide a legal mechanism for creditors to recover debts and enforce financial obligations when voluntary compliance is not achieved. The specific procedures and possibilities for enforcement are governed by Finnish law.