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Bailiffs Rights

Cat100
Cat100 Posts: 9 Forumite
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Could sombody clafiy bailiffs rights as they are making a second visit on Friday to remove goods.This is a debt for council tax 1k,they haven't got a walking possesion order,it has been to court.What I need to know is can they force their way in?,I will ring the bailiff tomorrow.I realise this will have been covered,but i read that if it is a council tax debt they can force entry.Help:eek:

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  • spacemonkey79
    spacemonkey79 Posts: 15 Forumite
    I'm new here but I'm sure they cannot force entry unless you have already let them in. There are loads of really helpful people here who will be able to help you on this. Herbie21 has a website that has loads of info on so have a look at that and I'm sure someone will be along soon with some good advice.
    http://www.bailiffadviceonline.co.uk

    Also just wanted to say I know how you feel I have had them at my house yesterday. Good luck.
  • shell_girl
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  • GeorgeUK
    GeorgeUK Posts: 7,737 Forumite
    Possibly - depend on what court they are from.

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  • rog2
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    For general advice, have a look at:

    http://www.insolvencyhelpline.co.uk/debt_basics/bailiff-guide.htm

    But please also pm Herbie21 - you have already been advised to look at her excellent website: http://www.bailiffadviceonline.co.uk

    If you pm her, she can give you specific advice regarding the proposed visit and what they can do.
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  • floss2
    floss2 Posts: 8,030 Forumite
    Sorry for the possibility of any sarcasm, but I can't believe that there is a post about bailiffs that BC hasn't posted on! He would have been in his element!

    yes, I know, I'm sorry......*Floss slopes off to bed*.....
  • SingleSue
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    They are not allowed to force their way in but if a window is left open they can gain entry that way.

    When they come, do not open the door - converse with them through the letter box and whatever you do, Don't sign anything.
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  • ronben
    ronben Posts: 71 Forumite
    If you know the date they are calling cant you simply move everything out of the place?
  • robpw2
    robpw2 Posts: 14,044 Forumite
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    $$as this is the second vsiit they can force there way in .
    baliffs have to be invited once invited its like vampires they can turn up whenever they want


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  • fermi
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    It doesn't matter whether this is their 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 10th visit. If the bailiffs have not been into your home yet then they CANNOT force entry.

    Please listen to Herbie21's advice.

    There is some very good info on bailiffs and Council tax here:

    Link: Factsheet | Bailiffs & Council Tax

    and

    Link: Council Tax & Liability Orders.
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