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I am being threatened with Bailiffs – what can I do?

There are things you can do if you are being threatened by Bailiffs. Take action early. Should you let a Bailiff into your home? What can Bailiffs take?

The Debt Collection Process

What is the standard debt collection process? When will a Bailiff be used? How to prevent a Bailiff visiting your home.

When is a Debt Statute Barred

When does a debt become Statute Barred? Are any debts enforceable past 6 years? Which debts can never become statute barred?

Statute Barred Debt

What is statute barred debt? When is debt statute barred? How to deal with a debt that is statute barred. Can creditors prevent debt being statute barred?

Use of County Court Judgments increasing in 2014

Number of CCJs rises by 100,000 in the first half of 2014. Why is the number increasing? What is the affect of a CCJ? Options if a CCJ is issued against you.

Bailiffs and the law

The law and regulations relating to bailiffs. How much are bailiffs allowed to charge?

Inform Creditor Debt is Statute Barred

How to inform a creditor that a debt is Statute Barred. What to do if the creditor continues collection action.

Statute barred debt in Scotland

How do the Statute Barred rules differ between Scotland and the rest of the UK? Which debts cannot be statute barred in Scotland?

When is a Liability Order issued?

The steps that need to be taken before a Liability Order can be issued. What happens if you do not pay a Liability Order? When are Bailiffs instructed?