Other laws

Other laws that Consumer Affairs administers that protect you as a consumer.

Credit (Repossession) Act

This Act sets out the rules for how a creditor can repossess goods.

Find out about your rights with repossessions.

Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act

This Act sets out what a creditor has to tell you when you borrow money or buy goods or services on credit. It gives you a short cancellation time and gives you some options if something unexpected makes it hard for you to make payments.

Find out more about consumer credit.

Door to Door Sales Act

This Act gives you seven days to cancel a door to door purchase. It only applies to some door to door sales.

Find out more about door to door sales.

Layby Sales Act

This Act sets out how a layby sale can be arranged. It lets you cancel a layby sale and get your money back (after selling costs and loss of value has been taken out).

Find out more about your rights with laybys.