2006-12-14 06:36:59 · 17 answers · asked by dezza 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The bailiffs are private businesses who manipulate legal jargon of the courts to frighten old ladies and ppl who are ignorant of the law.
The bailiffs have no rights.you have.
do not allow them into your property as this gives them some legal advantage even to return to and enter your property on a different day,whether vacant or not.
Ignoring them for as long as possible is the first advice,they will try their luck elsewhere.
Contact with them is demonstrating your fear and respect for them which they will exploit.
finally, if it comes to a situation beyond your control, then all the goods belong to someone else DONT THEY?
They have no entitlement under any circumstances to remove anything that doesnt belong to you.
There are circum stances when they could remove assets when you are not present which gives you the problem that possession is 9/10ths of the law and you would have to fight in civil court for their return.In these situations,you would be wise to ask the REAL OWNER of the goods to complain of a theft by the bailiffs.then the goods will be returned.(fight fire with fire)
Ive been pursued many times,they are paper tigers and given up everytime after a couple of letters or calls.
2006-12-14 06:48:09 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
He can only do this if a Court has issued a distress warrant. It's quite possible that he's not a bailiff, but a debt collector who's bluffing. Ask to see the warrant and details of his appointment by the Court. If it's all genuine, you could try appealing the warrant - but you're unlikely to have much success unless it was obtained illegally.
2006-12-14 06:43:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ensure your house is secure and that no windows or doors are left open, the b.a.s.t.a.r.d.s can enter your home legally this way. Fritter all your prized possessions away to relatives who will look after them for you. If the baliff has been in already you can be sure he's noted a lot of things. If you stay very very calm and say as little as possible you will make them feel uncomfortable. (It might make you feel a bit better but won't change much). They don't know what to expect from someone that stays quiet and alert - but it puts them on edge. They are, after all, just doing their job - a bastard of a job but lawful. We always hate them, but if you stay calm and alert, don't talk much you'll find they are nervous. It might make you feel a little better.
How much do they want from you? Maybe the answerers will be willing to send money to your creditors to help out. I'm not laughing at you, I've been there myself but I was a vey lucky person.
2006-12-14 07:02:00 · answer #3 · answered by 2dog 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell them someone else living in the house owns the goods, they are only allowed to take property you own, and unless they can find the receipts showing them to be your property, you're safe.
Also, you can shift the goods to another location, but saying someone else owns them, and having that person confirm it means that they can't legally take the goods, if they try, call their supervisors and the police, and demand that they be removed from your house, and that they do not return without a court issued property warrant, (Bailiff's abuse their power because most people don't know their legal rights, luckily I got a degree in law so I can run rings around these drug-dealing muscle-heads).
2006-12-14 06:59:46 · answer #4 · answered by Scott Bull 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You have to pay - but you can arrange payment plans with them, which could soften the blow. Don't spend anymore money or take out anymore loans get a a job or another one and pay it all back as soon as possible - just imagine being free of debt just keep thinking about that and you wil get through this. Moneysavingexpert.com is a good place to start!
2006-12-14 06:42:00 · answer #5 · answered by shesaclevergirl 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Try going to the citizens advice bureau they have access to a lot of information and will be able to tell you the law. They will also be able to advise you on you best course of action over paying off your debt.
2006-12-14 06:53:17 · answer #6 · answered by funnelweb 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pretend you are renting the house from the owner ansd all the contents are yours.
Assume the name of Mr Jones. You will need some fake ID to prove it.
2006-12-14 06:40:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-18 13:32:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the CAB and see if there's anything that can be done about your money probs, either that or claim yourself bankrupt and get a solicitor
2006-12-14 06:40:44 · answer #9 · answered by Heather H 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't think he has a right to enter your house without a warrant
2006-12-14 06:44:08 · answer #10 · answered by Birdman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋