Category: Rules Bailiffs Must Follow

  • Bailiff Risk Assessments: Your Rights and How to Prepare

    What Are Bailiff Risk Assessments? What Are Bailiff Risk Assessments? Bailiff risk assessments are checks that must be carried out by bailiffs before they visit your home to collect a debt. These assessments are designed to identify any factors that could affect the safety of both you and the bailiff during the visit. By law,…

  • Your Rights and Protections as a Vulnerable Debtor in the UK

    Understanding Vulnerable Debtors Understanding who qualifies as a vulnerable debtor is crucial when it comes to fair and ethical debt collection in the UK. In legal terms, a vulnerable debtor is someone whose personal circumstances mean they may find it harder to manage debt or deal with debt collectors, such as bailiffs. Recognising vulnerability ensures…

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