Written by John Kruse, one of the leading experts on Bailiff Law, this consumer friendly guide is essential reading for anyone who comes into contact with a bailiff.
The book is easy to understand and clearly explains the rights
a bailiff has, and also what they cannot do when collecting debts and repossessing goods etc.
I've read postings on here stating that bailiffs that manage to gain entry are only permitted to take goods belonging to the debtor. The question I have is, is the onus on the bailiff to prove the goods are owned by the debtor or the debtor to prove they aren't? I'm not in debt to anyone, but someone I live with who is and I'm worried that my things will get seized along with theirs if bailiffs turn up and gain entry.
Thanks Scott. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to state who the onus is on to prove who actually owns goods contained within a shared household - I can't seem to find it, anyway.
I'm going to a funeral next week and I have visions, currently, of coming back to find my things have been taken away for auction - despite not in any way being involved with the debt and only a friend of the debtor. A friend has even suggested security marking my things to put it beyond any doubt...
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that manage to gain entry are only permitted to take goods belonging to the debtor. The question I have is, is the onus on the bailiff to prove the goods are owned by the debtor or the debtor to prove they aren't? I'm not in debt to anyone, but someone I live with who is and I'm worried that my things will get seized along with theirs if bailiffs
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