| I've had similar problems myself recently.
First of all - NEVER open the door to them (or leave a window open). In law this then gives them right to enter the property. Bailiffs tend to shoot first and ask questions later which, means they will take property to the value of...and you can bet it will be near impossible to retrieve it from them afterwards.
Write to them and tell them you are denying them peacable entry to your property. Specifically use these words!
Post a notice up on your door to the same effect.
If they attend - call the Police and tell them that you fear a breach of the peace. They will almost certainly respond to protect you and your property unless the bailiff has a court order granting permission to force an entry (in which case they will probably have the Police with them anyway)
Write to the Bailiffs explaining who you are etc. Also politely inform them in writing that you will charge them £25 for each letter you have to send or call you have to make. Diligently record all correspondence.
That should sort them out. This sort of thing boils my p*ss and from what I can understand the Police's too. Bailiffs frequently flout the law and use threatening behaviour to get their way. They generally are not interested in the facts or the truth - only in getting their wedge of dosh.
Also remember it is not your responsibility to prove who you are. It is there responsibility to ensure they have the right person. They cannot enter your property without your permission - although opening a door or window is deemed to be just this.  |