question category: Bailiffs

can bailiff climb over fence for council tax debt and what happens if my 2 dogs attack?
Submitted on: 12th Jul 2010 by Non-Member | Total Answers: 1

I have only just managed to pay off last years council tax and now find myself in the same situation with rising costs due to bailiffs calling. If they climb over my fence and my dogs attack am I liable? Also, what would happen if they left the gate open and the dogs got loose? I want to clear this debt but they will not accept an amount which is affordable to me what can I do about asking the Court to suspend this warrant?

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Re: can bailiff climb over fence for council tax debt and ...

The bailiff has a right to climb over the fence when enforcing the council tax liability. Whether the court can suspend the warrant or not depends on the type of debt. Rather than contacting the court directly you should negotiate with the council regarding repayment of the debt. They can then take the debt back from the court and stop bailiff recovery action. We understand there could be legal consequences if your dogs were to attack a bailiff so recommend you seek legal advice on that matter.

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Submitted on: 29th Jul 2010 by TA Member

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