Getting contacted by debt collectors or bailiffs can be worrying, especially if you’re not familiar with them and unsure about your rights.
Here, you can find out about Equita Bailiffs, why they might be contacting you, what they can do about your debt, and most importantly, how to stop them.
If you have received bailiff correspondence addressed to you, we could help.
You have rights against bailiffs and we will help you enforce them.
Equita, registered in England and Wales, helps other organisations recover unpaid debts. Equita claims to be one of the largest and most experienced agencies in the UK.
Debts recovered by Equita bailiffs include unpaid council tax, National Non-domestic Rates and BIDS, arrest warrants, and void inspections.
Getting contacted by a bailiff is a serious matter that needs attention. Luckily, we are here to assist you. We will work with you to stop debt enforcement actions and find a solution that prevents any further steps being taken.
Get in touch with us, and our friendly team will review your income, expenses, and debts to understand your situation better. Then, we’ll suggest the most appropriate debt solutions for you.
We can also talk to your creditors and stop any more bailiff action. But it’s essential to act now.
To start managing your debt,
contact us today or call 0161 527 7531.
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If you’ve been contacted by Equita Bailiffs via letter, call, or email, it’s probably regarding an unpaid bill or a breach of payment terms in an agreement with their clients.
When Equita enforcement agents contact you, they may begin with a letter stating their intent to visit. This notice, called a notice of enforcement, should clearly detail the outstanding amount and your name and address.
Ignoring this notice could lead to a bailiff visiting your home after seven days.
While it’s distressing to deal with bailiffs, it is important to take their communication seriously.
It’s important to understand that bailiffs have more power than debt collectors when it comes to recovering unpaid debts.
Typically, bailiffs’ step in after a creditor has taken legal action against you. With court authorisation, they can enter your home, take possessions, and sell them to pay off your debts.
Additionally, bailiffs can add charges, including hefty fees and extra costs, for their services in debt recovery, making your financial situation even more challenging.
Equita typically gives you at least 7 days notice before their first visit, known as the compliance stage. You’re not usually required to open your door to a bailiff or allow them inside your home.
Equita Bailiffs cannot enter your home:
If you do not let a bailiff in or agree to pay them:
You should never allow a bailiff into your home. Once they gain peaceful entry, they can return and attempt to take your possessions. If you let them in, it can be challenging to get them to leave without taking your belongings.
In some cases, they might even tow or clamp your vehicle, although exceptions apply if you use a blue badge, share ownership, or have a hire agreement.
Equita Bailiffs have the authority to take various items from your home, including:
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