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Post by Trev Fairminer on Aug 29, 2006 19:22:31 GMT
In this section we will put links to sites that will tell you of your rights regarding Bailiffs working for Local Authorities.
Please feel free to add your own advice for others, to help them through the ordeal of Bailiffs banging their doors down.
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Post by Trev Fairminer on Aug 29, 2006 19:23:37 GMT
Here you will find a list of Vulnerable Situations ..... www.dca.gov.uk/enforcement/agents02.htm#part10 Vulnerable situations Enforcement agents/agencies and creditors must recognise that they each have a role in ensuring that the vulnerable and socially excluded are protected and that the recovery process includes procedures agreed between the agent/agency and creditor about how such situations should be dealt with. The appropriate use of discretion is essential in every case and no amount of guidance could cover every situation, therefore the agent has a duty to contact the creditor and report the circumstances in situations where there is potential cause for concern. If necessary, the enforcement agent will advise the creditor iffurther action is appropriate. The exercise of appropriate discretion is needed, not only to protect the debtor, but also the enforcement agent who should avoid taking action which could lead to accusations of inappropriate behaviour.
Enforcement agents must withdraw from domestic premises if the only person present is, or appears to be, under the age of 18; they can ask when the debtor will be home - if appropriate.
Enforcement agents must withdraw without making enquiries if the only persons present are children who appear to be under the age of 12.
Wherever possible, enforcement agents should have arrangements in place for rapidly accessing translation services when these are needed, and provide on request information in large print or in Braille for debtors with impaired sight.
Those who might be potentially vulnerable include:
the elderly;
people with a disability;
the seriously ill;
the recently bereaved;
single parent families;
pregnant women;
unemployed people; and,
those who have obvious difficulty in understanding, speaking or reading English. |
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Post by Trev Fairminer on Aug 29, 2006 19:25:34 GMT
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Post by Trev Fairminer on Aug 29, 2006 19:26:53 GMT
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Post by bailiffchaser on May 15, 2007 22:55:05 GMT
Not a lot of people know their rights and also what their rights are after a bailiff has been.
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