Over 400 years of bailiff law is to change with the introduction of statutory measures to be introduced on 6th April 2014.
The main changes include a name change from 'Bailiff' to 'Enforcement Agent' together with a requirement for the enforcement agent to give seven clear days notice of their intended visit to the premises to take control of goods. This enables time for the defaulting party to meet the conditions prior to any enforcement being carried out.
Enforcement visits must also now be carried out between the hours of 6am and 9pm and enforcement agents must now identify vulnerable persons and refer them to seek advice.
The changes place standards upon the bailiffs, however it also becomes an offence to interfere with controlled goods or to obstruct an enforcement agent in the course of carrying out their duties.
The main changes include a name change from 'Bailiff' to 'Enforcement Agent' together with a requirement for the enforcement agent to give seven clear days notice of their intended visit to the premises to take control of goods. This enables time for the defaulting party to meet the conditions prior to any enforcement being carried out.
Enforcement visits must also now be carried out between the hours of 6am and 9pm and enforcement agents must now identify vulnerable persons and refer them to seek advice.
The changes place standards upon the bailiffs, however it also becomes an offence to interfere with controlled goods or to obstruct an enforcement agent in the course of carrying out their duties.
