Bailiffs attending for someone who does not live at your address

You are not personally liable merely because an agent attends for another person's debt. The agent may make proportionate enquiries but may generally control only the debtor's relevant interest in goods.

Tell the company in writing and provide proportionate current-address evidence with unnecessary financial information redacted. Keep copies and record attendance safely.

If your goods are controlled, provide ownership evidence and consider CPR Part 85. Use 999 only for violence, immediate danger or a crime in progress.

Sources and scope

This site concerns England and Wales. Principal sources include Schedule 12 to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007, the Taking Control of Goods Regulations 2013, the Taking Control of Goods (Fees) Regulations 2014, CPR Part 84 and the GOV.UK bailiff guide.

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