What items are bailiffs not allowed to remove?

Answer 1

See this site:

http://www.whatprice.co.uk/financial/bailiff-debt-guide.html

Answer 2

Here you are:
What powers does the bailiff have?
You do not have to let a bailiff into your home.

Bailiffs cannot use force to gain initial entry to a property; they can only use 'peaceable means'. Walking in through an unlocked door or climbing in through a window, in such a way as long as they cause no damage, is acceptable. Forcing their way past someone at the door is not. (The only exception being that bailiffs acting for the inspector of taxes can apply for a warrant to force entry on a first visit, but this is very rare).

A bailiff who has gained peaceful entry can use force to open internal doors and cupboards, and will be able to return to the property in the future and if peaceful entry is denied they have the power to break in.

Once the bailiff has gained access they can seize any goods which belong to the debtor although there are some general exceptions: tools, goods, vehicles and other items of equipment as are necessary to that person for use personally by him in his self-employment, business or vocation' and 'such clothing, bedding, furniture, household equipment and provisions as are necessary for satisfying the basic domestic needs of that person and his family'.

The bailiff is not allowed to take goods that do not belong to the debtor or are subject to hire purchase or conditional sale agreements . The bailiff can also take goods which are jointly owned by the debtor and another person, but if they are eventually sold they must pay the other person their share of the money.

If the bailiff gains peaceful entry they will make a list of all the goods that have been seized. The bailiff can remove goods immediately, and will usually do so where the goods in questions are vehicles. More commonly however, they will leave them on the premises and ask you sign a 'walking possession agreement'. A walking possession agreement means that the bailiff is now in control of the listed goods but is leaving them on the premises for you to look after and continue using. If you sign the walking possession the bailiff can usually charge an additional fee. You will have a short period of time to come to an agreement to pay the arrears (usually 5 days) before the bailiff can return with the intention of removing the goods to sell at public auction.

Answer 3

Bailiffs have to leave you with the essentials of life, I.E a table, a chair, a bed, and the tools of your trade. They can remove anything else that they think will sell for the amount owed. They can remove stuff which does not belong to you, but which is in your possession at the time of their call, like stuff on HP. Technically, that means someonne else's car on your drive!

Answer 4

Bailiffs are not allowed to take freezers kids toys kids beds anything that is not owned by you so h p items or items that are borrowed carpets and cookers basicaly if it is esential for living they can t touch it

Answer 5

Internal organs.

Answer 6

Things that aren't yours-so you relatives or friends possesions or things you've hired.However you have to be able to prove it isn't yours.
They can't take pets either so your £1000 macaw is safe!

Answer 7

Judges.

Answer 8

I may be wrong but I think anything that doesn't belong to you ie. Hire Purchase. As far as doesn't belong to you, ie kids toys etc, you'd have to check with your citizens advice bureau, it's a free service.

Answer 9

False Teeth!!!

Answer 10

Food - enough for a month and essentials to live on. everything else is up for grabs.