Bailiff Help
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How can we help?
Our goal is that you keep your belongings while finding a longer term solution to your financial issues. Where we deal with bailiffs on your behalf we are doing so as part of the process of determining whether entering into an IVA is an appropriate financial solution for you.
Important: If you ignore or send an enforcement agent away, they will return and each time charges may increase. Some of the charges may be lawful, and, at some point you may need to address the debt, and the lawful charges.
Know Your Rights
Key Rules To Dealing With Bailiffs
Frequently Asked Questions
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How Do I Know if Bailiffs Are Coming?
County Court bailiffs will not arrive at your door without warning. You must be given seven days notice to allow you a final chance to reach settlement. This is something we can help you achieve. -
Do I Have To Let Them Enter My Home?
You do not have to let bailiffs into your home. County Court bailiffs cannot use force to gain initial entry to a property. Walking in through an unlocked door or climbing in through a window without causing damage is classed as peaceful means. The bailiff may also ask you to allow them into your property to discuss the matter, thus gaining peaceful entry. -
Can Bailiffs Use Force To Enter My Home?
Forcing their way past you at your door is not allowed for debts relating to unsecured lending. Once in your home, a bailiff can use force to open internal doors and cupboards. If a bailiff has previously accessed your home by peaceful means, they are entitled to force entry on subsequent visits in respect of the same debt. -
Can I Stop Them Entering Indefinitely?
If you refuse the bailiff entry indefinitely, the Warrant will be returned to the Court. This means the bailiffs are saying they have not been able to get payment. The creditor may then take other action to enforce the Judgment, such as an Attachment of Earnings Order or in some cases seek a Bankruptcy Petition.