question category: Bailiffs

Can the bailiff take my computer / PC?
Submitted on: 28th Oct 2008 by Non-Member | Total Answers: 3

My computer has lots of personal things on it and files I need for work. Can Bailiffs take it?

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What can Bailiffs take?

What a bailiff can and can not take depends on whether they are appointed by the Magistrates Court or not.

Generally speaking. A bailiff can not take:

  • Goods, tools, equipment, vehicles needed for your employment or work
  • Life's basic essentials like - beds and bedding, furniture and household equipment

Non essentials like DVD players, microwaves and televisions are normally fair game.

As for your PC. If you need it for work, it should be left alone. Make sure you are able to show them how it is used for work if asked.

You may also want to take it away from the house or hide it to prevent there being any dispute over the item.

Submitted on: 29th Oct 2008 by TA Member

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Re: Can the bailiff take my computer / PC?

I used my personel pc for my studies

Submitted on: 26th Nov 2008 by Non-Member (not verified) Non-Member

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Re: Can the bailiff take my computer / PC?

Bailiffs can take your periferals, ie; keyboard, monitor, etc, but your harddrive is protected as it contains personal information which is protected under the Data Protection Act.

Submitted on: 14th Jan 2009 by legaleagle (not verified) Non-Member

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