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Eviction / Balliff - Urgent advice needed

I have just learned that a longstanding neighbour and friend faces eviction at the start of May due to owing money. I have no idea at this stage of the details but there is a bailiff letter stating they will be turned out on a specific date.
How can I help? What should they do.
This is very time sensitive - specific and accurate information will be very much appreciated.
Under no circumstances may any part of my postings be used, quoted, repeated, transferred or published by any third party in ANY medium outside of this website without express written permission. Thank you.

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  • PippaGirl_2
    PippaGirl_2 Posts: 2,218 Forumite
    I'm not sure you are on the right forum, there is a housing forum I think, this one is about bankruptcy.

    There is plenty of helpful legal advice on the shelter website on eviction you will also find their helpline number on there so do give them a call. They are very good.
    "Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them." Dalai Lama
  • James_N
    James_N Posts: 1,090 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 500 Posts
    Many thanks - this is so urgent I am going to duplicate this post in the place you advise - apologies mods please delete this.
    Under no circumstances may any part of my postings be used, quoted, repeated, transferred or published by any third party in ANY medium outside of this website without express written permission. Thank you.
  • arcon5
    arcon5 Posts: 14,099 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Why not advice them to contact CAB?

    They may not want their neighbors knowing, let alone involving themselves in their business. CAB are impartial.
  • debt_doctor
    debt_doctor Posts: 4,595 Forumite
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    Hi,
    The suggestions of sign posting to Shelter and to CAB were both good suggestions.
    Ugent advice needs to be gained to see if there is any chance of remaining in the property, and if the answer is no then advice and support given to their re housing options.

    Please ask them to seek the help suggested asap.

    DD
    Debt Doctor, Debt caseworker, Citizens' Advice Bureau .
    Impartial debt advice services: Citizens Advice Bureau Find your local CAB *** National Debtline - Tel: 0808 808 4000*** BSC No. 100 ***
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