Bailiffs & Enforcement: Who are Bailiffs and Enforcement Officers? How do Bailiffs and Enforcement Officers recover the money you owe? Can they break my door down with a sledgehammer? What should I do if a Bailiff is about to visit my home? Do I have to let the Bailiff in? The Bailiffs have already been in my house Can I be arrested for not letting a Bailiff in? When a Bailiff gains entry what will they do? What is a walking possession agreement? What can’t a Bailiff take? What if he takes goods that are not mine? Can I hide goods? Bailiff’s procedures What legal authority must a Bailiff have? Fees charged by Bailiffs How do I complain about the debt? How do I complain about the fees I have been charged Can I complain about the Bailiff? How do I complain about the Bailiff? What happens after I complain? What can the judge do? What else can I do? Where can I go for advice? National standards for Enforcement agents Enforcement agents should
What can the judge do? After the hearing the judge may take the following action:-
Order compensation to be paid to you. This means that the judge will award you a sum of money.
Cancel the bailiff's certificate. This means that the bailiff will no longer be entitled to levy distress for rent, road traffic debts, council tax or non-domestic rates.
Dismiss your complaint.
