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Hi, can a bailiff appointed by magistrates for parking fines enter a premises uninvited ?
Regards

Hi Sean,

I think that if a bailiff is appointed by the court they do have the right to enter.

Not 100% on that though.

Check this link out:

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAnd ... G_10034289

from Gov direct website:-


What bailiffs can and can't do

If the bailiffs come to your home, you don't have to let them in. They can't force their way in, but they can enter through an open window or an unlocked door.

Forced entry includes pushing past you once you have opened the door to them, or leaving their foot in the door to prevent you closing it. Such action would make the whole process illegal.



Bailiffs recovering unpaid magistrates' court fines, however, do have the power to force entry, but this is always a last resort.

Bailiffs trying to recover money you owe to HMRC are allowed to break into your home, providing they have a magistrates' warrant - but this method is rare and only used as a last resort.

Good luck! Can you negotiate a payment plan with whoever issued the parking fine? x

Hopefully it won't come to that but do check out the link I posted, Directgov is a brilliant site.