ulosottopäätös

Ulosottopäätös is a Finnish legal term referring to a decision made by the Enforcement Authority (Ulosottolaitos). This decision is the formal order that initiates and governs the enforcement of a debt or other legal obligation. It is typically based on an enforceable judgment or decision, such as a court ruling, a payment order, or a tax assessment.

The purpose of an ulosottopäätös is to legally compel the debtor to fulfill their obligations. It outlines the specific debt, the creditor, the debtor, and the measures that the Enforcement Authority is authorized to take. These measures can include wage garnishment, seizure of assets, or the sale of property to satisfy the debt.

Before issuing an ulosottopäätös, the Enforcement Authority usually notifies the debtor and provides an opportunity to respond or make a payment proposal. However, if no agreement is reached or the debt remains unpaid, the ulosottopäätös is issued, giving the authority the legal grounds to proceed with enforcement actions.

The content of the ulosottopäätös is legally binding and serves as the primary document guiding the enforcement process. It ensures that the enforcement actions taken by the authority are lawful and proportionate to the debt owed. The debtor has certain rights and avenues for appeal, which are also typically outlined or referred to within the ulosottopäätös itself.