Zmithy
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They cannot take your things just his. Go to CAB (citizens advice bureau)and sort your worries out by sorting out your sons. chick take a mellow moment now as you have to make an appointment to see them and take with you all his info they will need such as creditors etc not forgetting to comprise a list of what he needs to live on including his keep to you. The weekends here soon so dont worry yourself to death it will be resolved as soon as you see the people who are in the know to get things more managable for yoour son. |
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freebird
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Check with citizens advice to make sure you know exactly what your rights are . The major problem could be proving that the property is yours. You do not have to let bailiffs into your home though, don't answer the door unless you are carrying a mobile phone and call the police immediately should any bailiffs come to your door. |
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C
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no they cant . If u own the house or the rental is in ur name then there is nothing they can do , not even enter the property . Unless u or he invites them in . However they can if again invited in take his property. And also his car / bike if he has them |
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Mei Yuan
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No, they can only take the person who is named on the debt - you might have to prove an item (TV etc) is yours via a recipt / proof of purchase those.
Also remember not to let them them in, they can only come in / re-enter if you invite them (or have invited them in perviously). They can try to gain access through an open door or window, but cannot break in unless they have been previously allowed in. They may apply for a court order to get a locksmith to gain entry though.
Best thing to do:
Get your son down to the CAB ASAP.
They'll talk to the creditors and work out a plan.
Slap your son. Hard. |
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Emmarose
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Ask the citizens advice bureau, it's too important to be left with us to answer |
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trish s
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No no no,they can't...It's your son's debt,not yours and they cannot touch your property..If they knock on the door do not let them in..They can only enter your home on invitation ....Please see CAB and they will advise you but do not be intimidated by bailiffs.... |
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Judy1
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They should not be able to take YOUR belongings to satisfy your son's debts. |
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adrianjdthomas
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In a word no because the stuff belongs to you and not him. contact the bailiffs and agree a payment plan. |
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godged
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Why put yourself through this drama? Kick his butt out.
No, they cannot take your property unless you put it up as collateral for his bail. |
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barrie b
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the plain answer is NO.
but anything that belongs to him , yes .
if it is your home , and he obtained the debts in his name at a different address , then you have the law on your side to have the bailiffs removed , if their did come to you.
BUT THE BAILIFFS KNOW THE LAWS THEMSELVES , SO WILL GIVE YOU NO BOTHER, ONLY YOUR SON. he is the person in trouble , any cars etc belonging to him , at your address or from any other address , he will have to give up.
BUT YOUR PROPERTY IS SAFE .
YOU CAN GET LEGAL ADVICE , BUT YOU WILL GET THE SAME ANSWER AS I HAVE GIVEN.
i know it is hard to do , but be like me , put your son out , and tell him to stand on his own feet, why should you have the worries of his doing.. |
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jeanimus
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Bailiffs can only ever take property of the person named on the debt. They cant take your stuff even if your son uses it (eg bed, furniture etc) They cant take his clothes, work tools, car on HP. If he has a car (read between the lines) then the bailiffs can only clamp it if they know where it is. If it was eg locked in a friends garage, they wouldnt know about it.
If they are county court bailiffs they should be able to advise him how best to deal with getting the order varied so that he can pay the debt affordably.
if they are council tax/fines/tax/vat bailiffs go to your local cab for advice. |
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spadezgurl22
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unless u cosigned on his bail bond then they cant take ur stuff. he's a grown man who is responsibile for his own debts not you . |
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nosdda
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The bailliffs cannot remove any of your belongings. It is only your sons belongings that they can take. It is his debt, not yours, so rest easy. |
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CountTheDays
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No, bailiffs cannot take your stuff. If your son is over 18 you have no duty to provide housing for him. Surely it is time your son took responsibility for his own behaviour and suffer the consequences? I can't see what you get out of saving your son - you must be firm - I believe this is what thay call tough love. |
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superstar
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No the only thing they can take is things in his name, don't worry if he hasn't got anything, they carn't take it, they need proof that its his aswel, so chill out:) |
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Tufty Porcupine
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I think Emmarose is right - I'd check this with the CAB to be sure.
But, my feeling is that they probably CAN do this. I agree with Harry (third answerer) - I think the law states that the onus of proof is on you to prove that the possessions are yours - not on the bailiffs to prove they are his. Otherwise it would be dead easy to stop them taking anything wouldn't it? You'd just say everything belonged to you! How would they be able to prove otherwise? As Barrie B says, if they are reputable bailiffs they'll have full knowledge of the law and what they can do. |
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TAFF
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No they have to prove they are his.Don't worry, Kids the older they get the bigger the problems! |
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ifeellikeimdrowning
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Yes they can, if you open the door to them.
If you (or anyone else) does not open the door, and they break in, it is theft. |
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starrlite
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I'm almost sure they cant take you property if you didn't bail him out. but if you did bail him out they can take it |
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harry
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they can take all your stuff , unless you have all the receipt's or can prove you bought them , you have to prove they are your's , sorry number two is wrong , get him to move out |
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