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Can I stop a Bailiff getting into my house?


I have had letters telling me bailiff are going to come around to my home. Can I stop them taking my things? What if I don't open the door?

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Stopping a baliff getting in

Bailiffs are not allowed to force themselves into your home to seize your possessions. So there will be no breaking down of the door or smashing of windows. They can however enter your house through an open window or door and can climb walls and fences both in your front and back garden.

If you answer the door to a bailiff they cannot force their way past you. They will try and get in by asking you nicely, tricking you into allowing them to use the phone, or try and walk in without pushing past. Don’t let them. Stand your ground and close the door before they get even close to entering.

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Re: Can I stop a Bailiff getting into my house?

Bailiffs are only able to come into your house if you invite them. If they force their way in then it is wrongful Distress and you can claim damages from them through the Courts.

However do not leave doors or window open as they can gain entry through open doors/windows.

 

Re: Can I stop a Bailiff getting into my house?

Hello ive been told there is a form i can purchase from the court costing £35 to stop the bailiff on my property,if so do you know the name of the form please

 

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