Debt collection and payment problems: Your rights

Questioner

Ir/Madam, Eon Benelux is my energy company, because I receive my salary at the end of the month, I pay 10 after I receive the invoice... to my great annoyance, I receive a direct debit from Intr Justiti around the same time? This has been going on for quite some time... I recently received the bill by

Lawyer

Invoices must be paid on time and for suppliers it is not relevant when you receive your wages. But charging collection costs directly goes too far. From 1 July this will no longer be possible (for new claims). Then you must first be warned and put in default - without charging costs. Only 14 days later may you charge a minimum of 40 euros in collection costs if you do not pay.