2006-08-25 07:22:50 · 24 answers · asked by Glynis D 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If that is their sole reason, no. Probably they had a whole list of other reasons that made it "okay" or they wouldn't have done it.
2006-08-25 07:24:43 · answer #1 · answered by Zelda 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Where a bailiff has tried unsuccessfully to gain entry he can call on a locksmith to open the door. Obviously by the time it reaches this stage the tenant is choosing to ignore the problem. If it's a pressing problem send me an e-mail I might have some suggestions regarding bailiffs.
2006-08-26 22:50:52 · answer #2 · answered by bob kerr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Always talk to bailiffs through a letter box as an open door is a legal right to enter and will push you aside to get in. otherwise they have no right to enter under any circumstances whatsoever......Also , try this , sell EVERYTHING that you possess to a friend and write down every single item in the house,so he becomes the legal owner of your goods and get him to write a note to say he will " rent" the stuff back to you for a £1 a week , you dont even have to move anything. The reason is that a bailiff can only take stuff that you own should the scum get in...... leave a few pairs of soiled undies in a bag in the shed or somewhere and say these are my sole possessions. This works , I've done it.
2006-08-25 18:43:21 · answer #3 · answered by tally Ho ! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A bailiff can only enter your home if you allow them but beware if you have let them in before they may climb through an open window or go in an unlocked door without gaining your permission really this is true believe me. They can also get a court order and bring the police with them as the police have to power to force entry. I would suggest to you that you go to a citzens advice centre and they will speak to the bailiffs and soft out some type of payment plan all there advice is completely free and you might get a decent nights sleep once you`ve sorted this out . Good luck
2006-08-25 14:34:14 · answer #4 · answered by jade 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The simple answer is no. You have to invite them in in the first instance at which point they can distrain on goods and remove them later if necessary. At that point they can break in and remove the goods that are already subject to the earlier listing. I understand that the only way that bailiffs can actually break in ( in the absence of the keyholder ) is for repossession of a property under court order or where the debt is in respect of HM Customs and Revenue. But for a speeding fine, they simply have no power of entry by force although bailiffs may enter a property that is not locked and secured. So lock up!
2006-08-25 14:31:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes because there will be some sort of warrant or summons that a court has ordered the bailiff to serve. Locksmith or break in the door which do you think is better? How else to know the person is simply inside hiding?
2006-08-25 14:28:40 · answer #6 · answered by frankie59 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if that bailiff has had entry on another visit... Has this bailiff entered your house before..? ..if you have let him in in the past then he has legal entry as he had a "open invite" in the past..
If he has NEVER entered you house then he cant enter your house .. This would be classed as " Breaking and entering" .
It will not matter if the place is empty as if a legal entry was made in the first visit..
My Advice is DON'T ANSWER THE DOOR IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHO THEY ARE,..!!
But they can and will Clamp your Car for any road traffic offence ,and sell it at Auction to pay the Debt.
2006-08-25 14:41:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If in UK... the bailiff is usually a last resort after a court order is ignored, or goes unpaid. If this has already happened, due process is in order and whatever the cause of the offence, the answer is yes!
2006-08-25 14:26:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The laws around bailiffs are very old and very confusing. What I've heard is NEVER allow them or their representatives into your home for any reason whatsoever. Once you do, the bastards can subsequently force entry, days or weeks later. Best seek good advice from an expert.
2006-08-25 18:38:49 · answer #9 · answered by Never say Never 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends what sort of court order a balliff has, if they have already been into your property, i.e. you let them in they will probably have a walk in order. This means they can on notice attend your property with a locksmith and the police to enter your property and remove the goods listed on the walk in order.
Without knowing the full facts this is the best I can advise!
2006-08-25 14:35:48 · answer #10 · answered by Nick B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds more like an order for vacant possesion of the property rather than collecting a speeding fine to me, I had to attend one the other day to drill the locks for entry and replace them. There was no one home.
2006-08-25 14:39:02 · answer #11 · answered by john b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋