Written by Lizzy on Monday 9 May 2011
If you take out a credit agreement in joint names, with your partner for example, then you may or may not be aware that you are both liable for the full amount of credit that you borrowed. This blog will go through all you need to know about Joint & Several Liability.
When a credit agreement is signed by more than one person, then all of those that signed the agreement are liable for the full amount of credit borrowed. This is usually common with husbands and wives taking out a loan together. Most people do not think both parties are liable, they assume that they can only be chased for half.
If you have a credit card and you both have a card for that account, this is not a joint debt. Whoever took out the original agreement is liable for the debt, while the other is simply a cardholder.
With utilities and council tax, regardless of whose name appears on the bill, both of you will be liable to for any debts on the accounts.
I split up with my partner? You will both still be required to make payments towards the debt. If you both stop payments then you both will be chased.
My partner goes bankrupt? Your partner will be discharged from the debt by the creditor. The creditor will then chase you for the remaining amount of credit on the account.
My partner enters into an IVA? Your partner will pay a percentage of the debt back and then your creditor will chase you for whatever is outstanding on the account.
My partner enters in a DMP? Your partner will pay a certain amount each month towards the debt, but the creditors will chase you for the full contractual payment.
If you are worried about a debt that you have jointly with someone then you can speak to one of our specialists on 0800 2802816.
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