By Raphaël MORENON
17 March 2025
The question of the minimum amount required to trigger a seizure of property is a legitimate concern for many debtors, who are often faced with real financial difficulties. The idea of losing your home for a small debt may seem disproportionate. Although the law does not set any fixed threshold, the procedure is strictly regulated to protect the debtor against abuse, while enabling the creditor to recover what is owed. Understanding this legal framework is essential, because defending your rights often begins well before the question of the amount. When faced with a property seizure procedure, it is essential to call on the services of an expert property seizure lawyer to defend your rights. Prerequisites: when is a seizure legally possible? Before initiating such a major procedure, a creditor cannot act on a whim or on the basis of an unpaid bill. The...
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