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No one enjoys it when they’re owed money and don’t get paid. Learn the options available to you when collecting on a debt, and the steps to deal with the situation.

Before lending money to someone, a lender may ask for someone else to “co-sign” or “guarantee” the loan. Learn what to consider if you’re asked to co-sign or guarantee a loan.

It’s a familiar story: a business makes a defective product or does something that harms a group of people. Such a “mass wrong” can be met with a class action.

Typically, for someone to be charged with a crime, the police must recommend charges and a prosecutor (called Crown counsel) must approve the charge. Learn what’s involved in the process.

Guides for buying and selling a used car, leasing a car, and what to do if you have a problem with a car repair.

Buying a used vehicle can be risky. The vehicle might have hidden problems, or the seller might be dishonest. Learn what to watch for and how to deal with any problems.

If a notice of claim names you as a defendant in a small claims court lawsuit, learn what options you have, how to act on them, and what happens next.

In some situations, parties may be able to attend court by telephone. But they’ll need to get court approval — in advance. Telephone hearings are more available before tribunals.

This page links to information about getting a credit card, getting a credit card you never asked for, what to do if your credit card is lost or stolen, and disputing a credit card bill.

A problem-solving manual for legal advocates, paralegals, and lawyers in BC helping clients with consumer or debt problems. It covers over 45 topics on problems people experience with consumer purchases, contracts, borrowing money, and being in debt. This page links to the Wikibook and e-book and where to order print copies.