Currently,
there seems to be an explosion in the new sheriff's businesses, and more
importantly, in cases of severe harassment of the public by them. Although most
people get the idea that judicial officials are big gorillas who can show up at
their door at 5am and take all their belongings with them, this is simply not
the case.
Justice
officials have no right to enforce anything.
Contrary
to what they tell you, they should not intimidate or intimidate you. In my
experience, 90% of the companies you owe money use the order "... a
sheriff was told to knock on his door in 72 hours ..." just to scare him.
However, if judicial officers really contact you, here is a list to help you
understand your rights and what powers you can use to stop them:
From
October 1998, bailiffs knocking on your door must be certified. This means that
they must have a certificate from a district court with which they can act as a
bailiff. You can complain to the district court about an authorized bailiff.
If
the judicial officers have not yet come to your home to collect these debts,
they have no right of entry. You can not enter. You can choose not to let them
in.
Do
not open the door, they might try to push you. If they enter, they may have the
right to meet and pick up their products. Do not leave windows open or doors
unlocked as the judicial officers can pass them legally. A bailiff can not
enter to receive goods that he has only seen through a window. So if you do not
let him in, he can not get anything out of your house.
Some
law enforcement officials may leave a phone number and make an appointment. Do
not let them in, even if they say they should go to the bathroom or talk on the
phone.
Justice
officials want you to sign a property order. This means that you give them
permission to walk around your house and make a list of your possessions.
If
the letters arrive in your mailbox so that you can sign and return them, do not
do so. You do not have to sign and return anything
Bailiffs
must abide by the rules and behave correctly when dealing with you. You should
not enter your home illegally or charge high fees that are not permitted under
the rules. You may not take any products that are not owned or exempted under
the Rules. If you do not follow the correct procedures, you can complain. Write
a letter to the Sheriff's Company and the Council they are acting for. Make
sure you provide details about your claim and record relevant data and events.
Keep a copy of your letter. If you do not receive an answer from the Sheriff's
Company, write again.
If
the police come to your home because you or the sheriff called you, they can
not get involved in debt disputes. They are just there to keep the peace and to
ensure that everyone respects their rights. Sounds good? In practice, most
front line police officers are unfamiliar with the various laws and regulations
relating to judicial officers. It `s not my fault. These rules and laws are
sometimes very mysterious and difficult to follow. In practice, however, this
may mean that a judicial officer can convince the police to help him. This is
wrong and you can complain that every police is caught this way, but there is
still something to keep in mind.
If
you call the police, be sure to talk to them before the sheriff has the
opportunity, and tell the police you called them and remind them that they are
only there to make sure it is no peace breaks, respect your rights.
