carpenter didn't do work, now struggling to give deposit back. any ideas?!

DandelionPatrol

unholyangel wrote: »

Apparently work tools are only protected up to a value of £1350

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/action-your-creditor-can-take/bailiffs/your-belongings-and-bailiffs/what-goods-can-a-bailiff-take/belongings-a-bailiff-can-take/

As the value of modern tools increases, we are steadily becoming more Victorian...

unholyangel

Remember though that bailiffs are court appointed and not just debt collectors.

In order for the bailiffs to be involved, it would need to go to court, a judge would need to rule against them and also, they'd have to neglect to pay/make a payment arrangement.