If you want to complain about a bailiff (and you always should)

First complain to the Bailiff's company - you have to do this before pursuing other options.

All bailiffs or enforcement officers are members of a professional body - with a complaints procedure.

http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/infoabout/enforcement/bailiffs/compla...

For example

Association of Civil Enforcement Agencies (01242 241456)
http://www.acea.org.uk/complaints/

Enforcement Services Association (0117 907 4771).
http://www.ensas.org.uk/pdfs/ESA.pdf

High Court Enforcement Officers’ Association (complaints@hceoa.org.uk)

If you are complaining about fees you should also complain to the court.

If you are complaining about the conduct of a bailiff you should also complain to the original creditor.

I wish more people would spread the word about unfair bailiff practices. The Consumer Action Group does good work in this area.

http://www.consumeractiongroup.co.uk/forum/bailiffs-sheriff-officers/

Ultimately you have the right to bring your case to the attention of your local councillor and your MP. There is legislation working its way through Parliament which aims to INCREASE the power of bailiffs.

Here is form 4, the bailiff complaint form, for anyone who needs it.

http://www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk/courtfinder/forms/form4_0606.pdf

You must complain to their firm, their regulatory body and to the court which issued the warrant.

No one ever complains about bailiffs and you must.

They are breaking the law (Section 40 of the Administration of Justice Act 1970).

Hi there,
sounds like you're having a bit of a nightmare!

Bailiffs have to carry ID so be sure to request to see that and what debt they are looking to recover, and on behalf of whom.

Don’t let them in, but calmly explain that you are not the debtor.

It would be a good idea to have proof of this handy, such as your rent book or driving licence etc.

The Bailliff should then withdraw and take the debt back to whoever has instructed him or her.

If not, then you can make a complaint re harassment to whoever has instructed the bailiff, persuing a claim if necessary.

Hope this helps.

Best regards

ClearDebt

Sorry to hear this. I am sure it's very annoying.

Don't let them in. Offer them ID proving you are not the person they are looking for an write to the courts and the bailiffs telling them that you are not associated with the person they are looking for. Are you now on the electoral roll for your property? If you are tell them to take a look. Hopefully they will then get the message.

Good luck.