Pu - Why would you think that? Also, a charging order does not get you your money today. However, you could do that as well and get the costs added to the judgment. If the defendant is a trading entity, it would help if it is named on the judgment also ie Joe Bloggs T/A Bloggs Sales.

I did say for the majority of cases I see....

Providing the debtor is over 18, the Bailiffs have a right to enter peaceably. Oh and if it's any consilation, the BBC show is laughable from my side of the fence also. Not a true representation of the industry at all. You're probably wasting your time compalining though as the show finished several years ago.

You should contact the court ASAP in this instance

Yes, bailiffs can remove on a first visit. However, £600 sounds like a 3rd visit to me. Tools of the trade are hard to prove. They must be for the sole use of the debtor in his business. If someone else uses the equipemnt or car then it is definately not tools of the trade. If he's bang to rights then he should pay. However, I would ask the Bailiffs for proof of the previous visits, however if he's ignored it all already, he's only got himself to blame. And cash in hand for the driving lessons...... A tax cheat as well then....

I cannot comment on the claims made above but would be surprised if it was as malicious as you make out. All HCEOs play an important part in recovering the monies owed to claimants that the defendants refuse to pay, even after judgment has been passed. However, I am willing to accept that, as with any industry, you do get a few people that spoil it. These individuals need to be brought to task and erradicated from the enforcement industry as a whole.

It is purely a procedural decision but an understandable one. The debtor is given every chance to pay and/or make arrangements to resolve the debt. It is only when Bailiffs are instructed that it is taken seriously and they then try to take it back a step. That may sound harsh, but for the majority of cases I see, it's true. If the councils didnt farm out CT handling, nationally they would lose millions. Then the public are all to quick to bash them for cuts...

Saint Luco you would definately fall under the 'vulnerable person' guidelines. Contact the council and make the bailiffs aware of this.

I know that many councils will not deal with the debtor once it is passed to the bailiffs.

Unfortunatley you are both joint and severally liable. Everybody will disagree, but I would advise you contact the Bailiff and make an arrangement to pay over 3 months or so.

Sherforce are merely doing their job. In accordance with the Writ that was issued they are commanded to seize your goods, chattels and other property. You really need to seek some independant legal advice.

If you're going to sue make sure you have all the details and dont ask for ridiculous damages as the judge wont give you them.

If that's the case then it is illegal. They usually take pictures of the property however.

A High Court Enforcement company is definately the way to go. Almost all HCEO's offer free transfer up but you will have to pay £50 for a Writ of Fi Fa. The defendant will have to pay their fees. You will get your judgement debt, your court costs and interest at 8% from the date of the Fi-Fa providing they are successful. If they are unsuccesful, you will be liable for £60 per address you have directed them to. Biut you've already confirmed he's there so should be a positive result. Make sure your defendant is not bankrupt (www.insolvency.gov.uk) and try to provide as much info as possible on any available assets (especially Cars etc). Good luck.

Chriskoru, as above, Sherforce are HCEO's and were oprating under this authority and not as Bailiffs. If you really were in the industry, you should be aware of this. The figures you quote are also untrue. Higher sums have already been allowed by a Master, as quoted in ohitsonlyme's other post. Further, there is no provision that states the fees charged should not be more than the debt. If the debt is £600 and Sherforce have to visit several times and eventually remove then their charges would almost certainly be more than this amount. Hope this clarifies some of your points.

Sherforce are High Court Enforcement Officers. They may well use the services of individual Certificated Bailiffs (not Certified as people keep quoting) but would not be registered as such.

£900 may be fare, it depends on the size of the debt. Is the HCEO still pursuing you for the fees? If not you may be wasting your time on the detailed assessment. LFB won? Yeah, alright.

I believe there is a District Registry in Croydon as there are in many courts. Theres a few near me. FYI: The High Court is based at the Royal Courts of Justice on The Strand, in central London. It has 'District Registries' all across England and Wales and virtually all proceedings in the High Court may be issued and heard at a district registry.

Gis Paul is dealing with Certificated Bailiffs and not County Court Bailiffs.

Thank you

What is the debt? Business Rates?

Most bailiffs usually take a time/dated pic of the clamped car. Enough evidence for a theft prosecution. A foolish move on your part I'd say. The bailiffs wont clamp next time, your car will just be lifted to the auctions. Don't bleat then.

It would sound like they could have gone about it in a different way but the fact remains that the car hasnt been paid for so surely the finance company should have it back.

You havent paid for it, give it back.

Yes, but the VAT is not reclaimable from the HMRC.