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Bailiffs are being increasingly used to collect outstanding debts, fines and community tax, with some even resorting to unlawful practices to gain access to a property. They have become part of our everyday lives and yet it is difficult for consumers to know their rights and obtain immediate help, because the law is so complex. This book aims to help and enlighten the consumer and is an invaluable guide for anyone who is in debt, or has ever had any form of communication with a bailiff. At the time of publication, the information in this book is as accurate as possible in a simple to read format. It helps to take the fear out of dealing with one of the most hated professions in history and hands back control to the consumer. The book provides information on: The different types of bailiff What the bailiff can and cannot seize Bailiffs' powers of entry Bailiffs' fees and costs How to deal with the bailiff Where to get help and advice.
In 'The Office of Bailiff of a Liberty' by Joseph Ritson, the author delves into the historical and legal significance of the position of bailiff in a liberty. Through meticulous research and detailed analysis, Ritson examines the duties, responsibilities, and powers of the bailiff within the context of English legal history. Written in a straightforward and informative style, the book provides insights into the administration of justice and the maintenance of order in medieval and early modern England. Ritson's work serves as a valuable resource for scholars and students interested in legal history and institutional structures of the past. With references to primary sources and legal texts, the book offers a comprehensive study of the bailiff's role in upholding law and order within a liberty.
Significant changes to the law of enforcement of debts by bailiffs were implemented in 2014. Among other things, The Tribunal Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 provided a new regime for the recovery of debts by seizure of goods. The changes also put in place new mandatory training and certification requirements for bailiffs, as well as simplifying the fees they are allowed to charge. This comprehensive book is a useful reference work for anyone who is either threatened by bailiffs or wishes to know more about the law generally.
This two-volume work aims to provide a detailed and comprehensive history of both the development of the law and the profession of bailiff. The work chronicles the growth of enforcement law from Anglo-Saxon times, tracing the continuity in the common law and examining the intervention of statute.
This is the only book on the market which attempts to give a thorough explanation of bailiff law in a consumer-friendly way. The book flags up pointers which you should be aware of if you are trying to ward off a forthcoming bailiff visit. It also contains tips for dealing with bailiffs if they actually make it to your door.
A concise guide to the law dealing with the debt industry, in particular the law regulating the activities of bailiffs, recovery and distraint. Readers who are confused by the law governing bailiffs will find this guide invaluable, whether it is those working in advice agencies or individuals generally. The law of 2008 and the major changes in legislation which have occurred are also covered in detail.
'An indispensable guide to the law and your rights, giving you a lawyer in your pocket for a multitude of legal questions and problems that crop up in everyday life. ... Exceptional' - The Secret Barrister 'Brilliant and generous and very necessary' - Sarah Langford, author of In Your Defense 'A triumph of a book. It should form the basis for a national curriculum in law.' - Joanna Hardy-Susskind From junior barrister Christian Weaver comes an indispensable guide to your basic legal rights. We engage with the law every day: when we leave the house, and even when we don't, we're bound by rules we don't even notice. Until they're used against us. Knowing our rights means taking control of our ...
Revised and updated, this comprehensive guide to the law as it relates to the use of bailiffs and the powers of the courts substantially amends its previous edition in the light of changing court procedures and legal issues. An invaluable source for those who either wish to know about this area, practitioners, advice workers, or students.
This two-volume work aims to provide a detailed and comprehensive history of both the development of the law and the profession of bailiff. The work chronicles the growth of enforcement law from Anglo-Saxon times, tracing the continuity in the common law and examining the intervention of statute.