Internet myths about Bailiff Enforcement
Unfortunately, with bailiff enforcement, there is a great deal of inaccurate and misleading information posted on the internet. We have therefore, introduced this page to explore (and correct) the most popular internet myths about bailiff enforcement.
Bailiff Enforcement when dealing with a Vulnerable person
Can Enforcement Agent fees be charged to a vulnerable person.......Can an Enforcement Agent decide vulnerability.......Can a Local Authority deduct bailiff fees from direct payments.......Should a Local Authority recall accounts in cases of vulnerability
Taking Control of Goods (Fees) Regulations 2014
The fees that can be charged by a bailiff/enforcement agent are set out in legislation under the Taking Control of Goods (Fees) Regulations 2014. On this page, you will see that we have provided a simple overview of each of the fees that may be charged, what the charge relates to and at which stage of enforcement the particular fee can be charged.
The Statutory Notices
Under the Taking Control of Goods Regulations bailiffs/enforcement agents must use specific statutory notices when writing or visiting you. On this page of our website you will find a link to a PDF of each of the statutory notices. Against each of the statutory notices, you will see that we have also provided an explanation of the information that must by law be provided on the notices.
Paying the Council direct is considered a Part Payment
This decision relates to a motorist paying the council direct (minus the bailiff fees) after receiving correspondence from a firm of bailiffs. As she had not paid the bailiff fees, the Ombudsman stated that her payment was merely a part payment.
Vulnerability and Mental Health and the need to provide evidence in support
This Ombudsman's decision concerns the subject of Vulnerability and Mental Health. The Ombudsman confirms that if a person considers that they are vulnerable, they need to provide evidence in support.