selling assets before a bailiff can take away

stevelinz

I was declared bankrupt this year and I thought this was the end of my issues with bailiffs and creditors.

Since I have had a bailiff company visiting me on a regular basis but it seems different bailiffs have taken my case. The debt is for unpaid council tax which the council gained a liability order before I was bankrupt. I do not have a job and I am unable to claim benefits due to my wives earnings.

I have told them all off this but they seem determined to collect this debt, Seems its a challenge for them and they will not return the debt back to the council.

I have not let them in house so they have not got any items and all doors and windows are locked at all times.

I am planning to pass all my possessions over to a friend and he will rent these back to me including my car. Is this legal for me to do as the official receiver has let me keep my car and all households goods.

I am planning to write to the company to let them know that my wife has sold all our possessions and they have no assests to collect

broadpaws

hi,

Write to the council's "recovery department" and inform them of your BR number and advise them that the DC's are still trying to collect. Alternatively arrange an appointment with the recovery team.

I would also write to the DC's to advise them that you have informed the council but are also informing them of the date of your BR and that all debts accured prior to this date were included.

Don't let anyone in the house. And send the letters recorded delivery.

stevelinz

The liabilty order seems to override the BR such a grey area

halight

Hi i judst wont to say all the best to you mate,
This will be over and you will smile again.
You will be stress free soon
Just focus on when this will be over and you can get on with your life free of debt
Good luck

skylight

Have you checked this with your OR??? A liability order would lead to bankruptcy and was issued before you declared BR, so should be included in your BR as it is a provable debt.

skylight

http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=TvfdFgi8EA8C&pg=PA9&lpg=PA9&dq=liability+order+bankruptcy&source=web&ots=KeGZhOIGHL&sig=qL2VRZxP0b2cPaouiJscNpnVlGY&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=4&ct=result

A quick google - it mentions this mid paragraph.

stevelinz

Thanks Skylight,

Can anyone tell me that selling my goods is ok to stop the bailifs

Thanks
Steve

milliemonster

Steve, try posting this on the BR board as the guys on there have first hand knowledge and experience of this and can probably give you the guidance you need, good luck!