First things first, do not open the door, make sure that all windows and doors are locked and close your curtains – a bailiff is allowed to enter through an unlocked door and make a list of your possessions which can be seen through the window. If they say that they are a ‘debt collector’… Continue reading I have a sheriff officer knocking at my door, what do I do?
If your debt has been passed to a bailiff, you need to take action before you get a knock at the door. “Bailiffs work on behalf of a number of different types of company and organisations including businesses, banks, the courts and individuals – that’s right, an individual can instruct a bailiff to collect an… Continue reading My debt has been passed to a bailiff, what do I do?
Does the letter state ‘notice of enforcement‘? If it does, and you ignore it, a bailiff will visit your home after 7 days and as well as collecting the debt you will also have the bailiff fees to pay. Check to make sure that the notice of enforcement is valid. In order to be valid… Continue reading I have received a bailiff letter, what do I do?
First things first, do not open the door, make sure that all windows and doors are locked and close your curtains – a bailiff is allowed to enter through an unlocked door and make a list of your possessions which can be seen through the window. If they say that they are a ‘debt collector’… Continue reading I have bailiffs knocking at my door, what do I do?
