Comments on: The Bailiff said he will be at my home with a locksmith within 7 days to gain entry to my home can he do that?

By: Wendy H

Wendy H — Sat, 02 May 2009 09:43:21 +0000

Not unless he has a walk in order.

The Bailiffs Rights of Entry:
The Bailiff cannot force entry into a domestic property.

The Bailiff can walk through an open door, climb over a garden wall, enter through an unlocked door or climb through an open window.

The Bailiff can force entry and seize goods if a debtor defaults on a Walking Possession Agreement. A Walking Possession Agreement can only be made after peaceful entry.

Walking Possession Agreement:
This is an agreement signed by the debtor which allows the goods to remain with the debtor as long as they keep to a payment arrangement. However if the debtor defaults on a payment arrangement the bailiff can return, force entry, and seize the goods.

By: isitmaybecouldbe

isitmaybecouldbe — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:14:21 +0000

I just forked out £250 and never had option of a bailiff

By: Oswald W

Oswald W — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 22:24:12 +0000

Bailiffs are trained Bully Boys. They will harass you on the day even if you have settled the Bill in the meanwhile . They will hike up the costs any which way they can. They are recruited for their lack of compassion primarily. So keep some evidence of having paid some and go to the Court and ask for the Clerk there to advise you .

By: americanfreeman

americanfreeman — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:54:42 +0000

so what. If you don’t want stuff like that happening, don’t break the law and pay you fines.

By: Jimbo

Jimbo — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 02:33:00 +0000

You need to go to the citizens advice to get this mess sorted.
Unless things have changed the court doesn’t send round the heavies/ bailiffs. There is more to this than you are telling.

By: Duchess: Top Violator

Duchess: Top Violator — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:05:21 +0000

Unless the bailiffs have been in and obtained a ‘walking posession order’ they cannot break in.

Ring them and sort it out, they wont leave you alone until you do. Go to CAB and get them to ring them on your behalf and make an offer to pay.

By: pete m

pete m — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:59:20 +0000

Baliffs have no right of entry to a private dwelling (your home bed sit or whatever) forcing entry is illegal unless it has been given the go ahead by the courts and a police officer is in attendance. I theory then they could do it but not likely for a few hundred quid. I would say however that settling with these guys as soon as possible is a good idea, the citizens advice bureau should be able to help you reach an acceptable aggreement with the baliffs. Call them tommorow and get an appointment asap.

By: old know all

old know all — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:18:44 +0000

If you fail to comply with a magistrates court order, they can issue a warrant for Bailiffs to seize your goods. If you were unable to comply, you should have gone back to the Court for a variation in the order.

Go to the Magistrates Court and register a complaint of “abuse of process” against the Bailiffs firm. The Court Office will tell you what to do next.

By: ukok

ukok — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:06:41 +0000

Ever thought about going out and providing for yourself rather than getting all your bills and debts paid for by taxpayers.

By: dunrobin46

dunrobin46 — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 11:23:41 +0000

I am surprised you can afford to run a car.
You should have paid the fine when it was only £65
No they can’t force entry, but they do charge for every call to your property, so best to pay sooner rather than later.