QLD Debt Collector just settled how long until default gone?

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Broncos4ever

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after a year fighting I have an offer to settle the debt. when I pay them, how long til default gone from my report?
 

Rob Legat - SBPL

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Default listings and judgments last 5 years. Serious credit infringements last 7 years.
 
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Broncos4ever

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But when I pay now I have settlement offer, it can be removed? As it is full and final settlement offer?
 

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Default listings should only be removed if they have been improperly recorded in the first place. They are not removed as a matter of course.

However, if the terms of the settlement deed provide the default listing will be removed then that's another matter. However, I will say that it is an offence to remove a default listing which is accurate, for which the person removing can facce a civil penalty (not your concern, and I've yet to hear of it actually being done).
 
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Broncos4ever

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Ok thanks, yes debt collector said once details settled and paid in full, they will remove listing.
 

kevin586

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You should have made removal of the default on any credit reference organisation a condition of settlement.