Debt Problems - Bailiffs

By Philip McClarence

 

A visit from a bailiff can be a very frightening and distressing experience. This section explains what a bailiff can and cannot do if they visit your home, what your rights are, and some strategies you can use if you are faced by a visit from a bailiff. A bailiff is someone authorised by a court to collect a debt on behalf of a creditor. There are several different species of bailiffs, principally county court bailiffs, certificated bailiffs and private bailiffs. Each variety can be used to collect different types of debts, which include county court judgements, unpaid council tax, magistrates court fines, unpaid maintenance to the Child Support Agency and outstanding rent.

Bailiffs are private individuals employed by private companies, but nonetheless they enjoy (largely for historical reasons) certain powers not available to the common man. Different bailiffs have … to read the full article, please follow the link below

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