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.
The only bailiffs that can enter are court bailiffs and only if you let them in firstly. After that they can force their way in. They can apply for forced entry.
So called bailiffs have no right on entry whatsoever and if you have CCT images of them doing just that then you have proof they have broken the law.
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thanks everyone! It wasnt forced entry into her work as she is a waitress but would this still count as breaking the law??
she was more ashamed and felt so small infront of everyone!
i got straight on the phone to them and they said they didnt intend to intimidate her but obviously going on the size of them to her they did!
who would she see to take this further CAB or solicitor?
she knows not to let them in! just to wave out the window haha!
Not too clued up on the law, but surely it would come under some sort of intimidation/harassment, to which there are laws to protect people. The fact it is Perfect Homes (who IMHO are exactly the same as BH anyway) makes no difference. These people have absolutely NO right to harass your friend at work. I know the OFT guidelines state that it is unfair to attend places of work......(or rather, they should NOT).
I would get some legal advice on this and persue it all the way. Keep us informed.
I am not an expert, but I can give good advice about Brighthouse
Am learning more and more about DCA's too
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Actually I think there is potential here for two breaches. They are the Administration of Justices Act 1970, where I think it states that you are not allowed to directly contact someone in their place of work.
Also, more importantly, by discussing personal financial information in their place of work, where colleagues and members of the public can hear, is in breach of the Data Protection Act.
I think a strongly worded letter to PH with a CC to the OFT is in need and maybe also accompany it with a letter stating that with immediate effect, all communication must now be in writing and if they wish to meet you in person, then they have to write for an appointment, which you are quite within your right ot refuse!
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Are you being harrassed by a DCA or Brighthouse. Click the link for OFT Debt collection guidelines. Chances are, they could be in breach of some part of sections 2 or 3 or both!
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