Collection and Enforcement Measures for Non-Payment of Rent Allowance in Tilburg

In Tilburg, the SVB engages collection agencies and bailiffs for non-repayment of rent allowance, with reminders and a payment period of 8 weeks. Thereafter, coercive collection follows: attachment on salary, benefit or bank account. Interest and collection costs accrue up to 5% per year. Prevent this by applying for a payment arrangement with the SVB – monthly repayment without extra interest if you cooperate. In Tilburg, you can go to the municipality for free debt assistance via the Social Counter or Debt Assistance Society Tilburg (SHM). If you refuse to pay? Then conservative attachment on your home, car or household effects threatens, which in the region often leads to rapid escalation by local bailiffs. Extreme cases can culminate in bankruptcy proceedings. Protect yourself: apply for deferment in case of objection or during evidence gathering. The Public Administration (Performance and Quality) Act guarantees your right to be heard and right of reply. Local tips for Tilburg: respond immediately to letters from the SVB, report to the WMO counter in your neighbourhood team for support, or apply for special assistance if on minimum income. The municipality of Tilburg provides thousands of euros annually in special assistance for rent allowance debts. Prevent evictions or attachments by timely contacting the SVB or GGD Hart voor Brabant for budget advice. In 2023, the SVB collected millions in North Brabant, but many Tilburg residents arrange it voluntarily via the payment arrangement. Know your rights and utilise local assistance to avoid excesses.