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.
Got some Congestion Charging tickets. Didn't know as all documentation was sent to incorrect address(has been admitted). Late Stat Dec has now been filed.
But in this time the baliffs have removed a vehicle. ( A Van)
Several questions
Can the baliffs take a Van , could it not be considered tools? As the company without the Van is crippled. ( I am under the impression they can not remove tools as you need them to make money to pay the debts, the van is the same, is it the same legally ?.)
I have filed a staturoy Declaration and have spoken Congestion Charging company (TFL) and they acknowledge the mistake and will accept the stat dec(so they say) but .....
As the baliffs have taken the Van and TFL have 2 weeks in which to accept the Stat Dec, I am worried that the baliffs could sell the Van in this time.
Que : If a stat dec has been filed can they still sell the van?
Que : How long must they keep the vehicle before they sell it ? (any law on number of days or guidance)
( I feel for everyone in the baliff situation, I honestly never realised how aggressive and how much they are willing to lie and squirm to get the money off u)
If tfl accept the late stat dec then the bailiffs have nothing to charge you with and as you would have explained to them they should not have taken your vehicle instead issued you with a warning notice etc. Also as soon as file a stat dec/late stat dec all action is suspended indefinitly until the dec application has run its course. When the bailiffs took the van did they put the condition down ? Mileage etc ? If not hold tight. Trust me on this. Also was the van hp ?
Baliffs selling goods...
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