Baliff letter left at our door (just moved in)

mutty_hc

Hi all,

Need some advice,

We moved in recently and today we had a letter through our door which was a bailiff removal notice addressed to someone who seemingly didn't even live here before - all we can work out is it must have been the ladies son.

Anyway, this removal notice seems to suggest they are going to come again to remove items from the property.

Now of course I do not want this to happen so how am I meant to ensure this doesn't occur?

I've read a lot of varying information on the internet but wouldn't mind some feedback here on how to approach this.

Thanks.

Karonher

I would contact the company in writing - email and letter telling them you have just moved in.

A month or so ago I got a letter from Rossendales for someone who has never lived here. After initially saying I needed to prove it and telling them that they needed to sort it, they sent a letter of apology saying that there had been a mistake.

It was the wrong address and wrong name on the letter they sent.

Dont let the bailiff in and make sure any contact is in writing. It will help to have proof of ownership of any vehicles to hand if you have cars. Its annoying to have to do anything, but it is better than the inconvenence of having the cars removed for a few days.

National_Debtline

Hi

You've had some good advice from Karonher. I would just add that if there’s any mention of a court or local authority also contact them to explain the mistake.

James
@natdebtline

Sg1642

Provide a copy of a bill or bank statement with picture ID and something such as a tenancy agreement to prove when you moved in. Send it all to the agent and the company by email or post and also have a copy free to hand at the door incase he returns. Ring the agent and ask who he is acting on behalf of and ask for contact details for them. Inform them of the situation too. Most of all don't let the bailiff in your home as he has no right to be there.

Poppy3008

This happened to me, I called the number on the letter and explained we now lived at that address. I gave them details on how to find the person as we knew where they were now working and I heard nothing more. Did scare the life out of me though!