Category: Bailiff Seizure and Sale of Goods
Controlled Goods Agreements: Your Rights and What to Expect
What Are Controlled Goods Agreements? What Are Controlled Goods Agreements? A Controlled Goods Agreement is a formal, legally binding contract used by bailiffs (also known as enforcement agents) in England and Wales when recovering certain types of debts, such as council tax arrears, court fines, or unpaid business rates. This agreement forms part of the…
How to Protect Your Belongings from UK Bailiffs
Understanding Bailiffs and Their Powers Bailiffs, sometimes called enforcement agents, are individuals authorised to collect certain types of debts on behalf of creditors. They may visit your home if you owe money for things like council tax, court fines, or unpaid loans, and have not kept up with agreed payments. Bailiffs do not act on…
Vehicle Seizure: Legal Overview and Your Rights
What is Vehicle Seizure? Vehicle seizure is when a bailiff (also known as an enforcement agent) takes control of your car or other vehicle to recover unpaid debts. This process is a legal method used by bailiffs in the UK to enforce court orders or certain types of debts, such as unpaid council tax, parking…
What Bailiffs Can Legally Take and What Is Protected
Introduction to Bailiff Powers Introduction to Bailiff Powers Bailiffs, also known as enforcement agents, are individuals authorised to collect certain types of debts on behalf of creditors. Their main role is to recover money owed by visiting your home or business and, if necessary, seizing goods to sell and repay the debt. Bailiffs may be…
How to Prevent Vehicle Repossession by Bailiffs in the UK
Understanding Vehicle Repossession Vehicle repossession in the UK is a legal process where a bailiff or enforcement agent takes your vehicle to help recover unpaid debts. This usually happens when you fall behind on certain types of payments, such as unpaid court fines, council tax, or parking penalties, and other attempts to collect the debt…
