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WHY THE BAILIFF ADVISOR

Some of the people we have helped

Brett Albason
Thanks for your help Awais

I will admit that I did panic a bit when a bailiff knocked my door. I called Stop Bailiff because I have a friend who used them in the past. I spoke to Awais who instantly calmed me down and took the details of the bailiff and spoke to him for me. Now my debts are in order and I feel 100 times better. Thanks mate :)

Keith Livingston
Thank you Dan!

When i called stopbailiff i spoke to a guy called dan who helped me to make sense of the mess i was in with my money and gave me information that stopped the bailiffs and got my debt in order. Thanks mate!

Sharon Wilkinson
These guys were great.

Give these guys a call if you have bailiffs at the door and you really dont want to let them in. Stopbailiff spoke to the bailiffs on my behalf and helped me sort out my debt mess. I can now sleep at night. Couldnt recommend them any higher.

Louise Cambridge
Debt finally under control.

I was being harrassed by bailiffs when I called stopbailiff who helped me understand my options and stop all of the letters and telephone calls I was getting. My debt is now under control and the whole family is happier.

Jennifer Owen
Help when I needed it.

I had bailiffs at the door when I called Stopbailiff.co.uk for urgent help. As well as calming my nerves Reece told me exactly what I needed to do. I’m now in a payment plan and don’t worry about bailiff visits.

Have you received a letter like this? Contact us to see how we can help.

How it works?

Quick, easy, with you every step of the way.

Provide a few brief details using our contact form or by giving us a call.

We will call you to discuss your circumstances.

We help you to decide on the best course of action.

We will help you to enforce your rights and guide you through the process.

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What to do when a bailiff is at your door?

Do Not Let Them In

Don’t panic, it is your home and you have the right to refuse entry. Lock all doors to prevent entry.

Do not sign anything

Do not accept or sign any document that you are handed under any circumstances.

Don’t feel intimidated

You are under no obligation to speak to a bailiff, even if they use threatening language or legal jargon.

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Contact us now for assistance, if you have a bailiff at the door please call us on 016 1820 1810

Frequently asked questions

Who are bailiffs?

Bailiffs work on behalf of the courts to collect unpaid debts. Bailiffs deliver paperwork on behalf of the council or creditor.There are four types of bailiffs who at according to the type of debt being collected:

  • Private - They can be employed by a private firm, self-employed or employed by another organisation. They can collect council tax arrears, unpaid parking fines and money owed to HMRC.
  • County Court - These bailiffs are directly employed by the County Court to collect unpaid County Court Judgements (CCJs).
  • Sheriff/ High Court Enforcement Officers - They work with in geographical county areas and are contracted by the High Court.
  • Magistrates Court Bailiff - They work for the Magistrates Court and mainly deal with money that is owed in criminal offenses.

What powers do bailiffs have?

Bailiffs have the powers to repossess your property or take your possessions and sell them and giving the proceeds to your creditor to pay back what you owe. Bailiffs can only take goods if you let them into your home. Bailiff Helpline strongly advise you do not let them into your home.

Can a bailiff force entry?

Primarily, no, bailiffs are not allowed to use force without a court warrant, so can only enter through an unlocked gate or door, or if someone in the house over the age of 16 allows them entry. However, it all depends on the type of debt they are collecting.Bailiffs do have the power to obtain a warrant for them to forcefully enter a premise, allowing them to break doors to gain entry.

The following situations include when a bailiff can force entry:

  • Collecting unpaid fines – if they have a Magistrates Court warrant, they can force entry, whether they have been in your home before or not.
  • They have previously gained peaceful entry – if they have previously been in your property before by means of ‘peaceful entry’, they can force entry on a second visit if you do not let them in.
  • County Court bailiffs and commercial property – if there is no living accommodation attached to the commercial property then they can force entry,otherwise they need permission from the court to enter.
  • Collecting VAT or income tax – they need to have permission from the court to enter forcefully and can only do this is they have failed at previous attempts of a ‘peaceful entry’.

I’ve received a bailiff letter,what should I do?

Open and read the letter. If a bailiff does come round, ensure all windows and doors are locked, do not let them in and never sign any paperwork that a bailiff puts in front of you.

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