If a debtor considers he is vulnerable, he needs to provide evidence.
The debtor has a Blue Badge. He considers that he is vulnerable and should not need to provide any evidence. He says the council has to prove that he is not vulnerable. He believes the warrant to be invalid.
Should a Local Authority recall account from Bailiffs if Debtor is Vulnerable
This Ombudsman's decision is an important one. If a local authority are satisfied that a debtor is considered vulnerable, they can use their discretion as to whether or not they will recall the debt from the bailiff.
Taking Control of Goods (Fees) Regulations Explanatory Memorandum
Whenever new legislation is introduced by Parliament, a statutory notice called an Explanatory Memorandum will accompany the legislation.This page is about the Taking Control of Goods (Fees) Regulations Explanatory Memorandum and in particular, concerns Items 7.3 and 8.3.
Taking Control of Goods Regulations: A Glossary
We have introduced this Glossary to assist members of the public with understanding the terminology used under the Taking Control of Goods Regulations 2013. The Glossary is in alphabetical order and against each of the terms used, we have provided a short description and where applicable, a link to the relevant legislation etc.
Simplified Guide to the Taking Control of Goods Regulations
The way in which debts can be enforcement by bailiffs was overhauled in 2014 with the introduction of the Taking Control of Goods Regulations 2014. Supporting legislation was also introduced at the same time to set the level of fees that can be charged etc. This page is an introduction to the Taking Control of Goods Regulations.
Taking Control of Goods National Standards
The Taking Control of Goods National Standards is a 'good practice' guidance released in 2014. Although the guidance it not legally binding, it is the governments intention that it should be used by all enforcement agents, the companies that employ them, local authorities, HM Courts and Tribunals etc. This page examines the National Standards in detail.