2007-11-26 06:09:05 · 6 answers · asked by Anna s 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Bailiffs have absolutely no authority beyond the confines of the courthouse in which they are employed.
2007-11-26 06:13:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Baillifs issued with a court order can enter a property ONLY if the owner / tenant or person they are after is present in the building, however they don't have to have a police officer present to exucute the warrant. Having said that, the court warrant gives them authority to enter the building but again they can only do that if you let them in, failure to this will allow them police presence who will force entry. It is better for you to allow them in because you can then stop items being removed if they don't belong to you!!
Also, the Baillifs are also able to do a lot of things to help you out.
It does pay to be respectful to them as long as they are showing you respect, after all, at the end of the day they are only doing a job.
Having said all that, the main answer is NO NO NO NO way are they allowed to force an entry. They MUST call for police to attend accordingly. THAT applies to any Baillifs the CSA have no greater powers of entry and search than any other groups.
2007-11-26 06:33:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most bailiffs do not have the right to force their way into your home to seize your goods. The only exception is that bailiffs from the Collector of Taxes (HMR&C) can get a warrant to force entry, but this is very rare.
All other bailiffs have a right of peaceful entry only. This means that they cannot use force to enter your home, for example, by breaking a window or a door. However, they can enter your property through an open door or window (front and back) and can climb over fences and gates, but cannot break them down.
You need to be careful not to let them set foot inside the door, or let them in "to use the phone", as it is deemed that you have admitted them then.
2007-11-26 06:25:05 · answer #3 · answered by champer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only on "Re-entry" ... ie second visit.... if you have let them in once then they can get a lock smith to gain entry ....!...But are they REAL Bailiffs ?? .. do they have Court ID...from a Magistrate court ..? ( look for the court stamp on there ID )..if it not there there NOT real bailiffs , just Debt collectors....and they have NO POWER ...!! ...Call the Police if you fell uneasy....( If he is from Drakes ..Check his ID ...Most are just agents hired by the CSA to collect any amount and to check that you still live there)...
Only HM Customs & Exsice can "Break into " your house , But you have to be some big drug drealer to have that happen....
i hope this helps ...dont worry ....see the CIB ...to check your rights ....and the Number ONE RULE.." DONT OPEN THE DOOR"... if you dont know them....Nuff said
2007-11-26 06:32:07 · answer #4 · answered by Kim S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe. Depends on local law.
In some jurisdictions bailiffs are the parties authorized to garnish private property to satisfy court orders. In other jurisdictions it's the sheriffs, and in some places even a private debt collector can do so once he has his court order and order of garnishment / forfeiture.
Sorry not to be more help, but a reliable answer depends on knowing where you are.
Richard
2007-11-26 06:17:02 · answer #5 · answered by rickinnocal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bailiffs have no powers to forcibly enter a property. If they need to gain entry then a police officer must be present.
2007-11-26 06:15:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋