Obtaining a judgment is an important step in recovering money, but it does not guarantee that the debtor will be easy to find or that they will voluntarily pay.
A common problem for judgment creditors, lawyers, landlords and businesses is knowing where the debtor is now.
A former tenant may have moved without providing a forwarding address. A debtor may have changed telephone numbers, moved to another city or become difficult to contact. In some cases, the creditor may also need information about potential assets to determine the next steps for recovery.
What happens when you can’t locate a debtor?
Before enforcement can move forward effectively, accurate and current information about the debtor may be necessary.
Depending on the circumstances, an investigation may help identify potential current contact information, addresses, employment information, associated businesses or other publicly available information that can assist with locating the individual.
This is commonly referred to as skip tracing or debtor location.
Can an investigator help locate a judgment debtor?
Yes. A licensed private investigation agency can conduct a discreet investigation using lawful investigative methods and available information to help locate an individual.
At Fortis Inquiry Group, we provide debtor-location and investigative services for lawyers, creditors, landlords, property managers and businesses throughout Quebec and Canada.
Our investigations can be particularly useful when a debtor has moved, stopped responding or become difficult to locate.
What if you already have a judgment?
Having a judgment can provide an important starting point for an investigation.
Fortis Inquiry Group can assist with judgment enforcement investigations, including efforts to locate a debtor and identify information that may help creditors and their legal representatives determine appropriate enforcement strategies.
We can also investigate available information relating to potential assets, businesses, employment and other relevant connections.
The objective is simple:
Help you find the person so you can determine what can be done next.
Don't let an unlocated debtor stop your recovery efforts
If you have a judgment but cannot locate the debtor, you don't necessarily have to stop there.
A professional investigation may help uncover current information that is no longer available through the records or contact information you originally had.
Whether you are a lawyer handling a client's file, a landlord pursuing unpaid rent, a creditor attempting to recover money or a business dealing with an unpaid debt, Fortis Inquiry Group can provide discreet investigative support.
Have a judgment but can't find the debtor? Fortis Inquiry Group can help.
Contact us to discuss your case and determine whether a debtor-location or investigative search is appropriate.