Unlawful or disproportionate bailiff fees
Bailiffs fees are set by statute and challengeable by submitting a Form 4 (Complaint against a certificated bailiff) to the court that issued the bailiff's certificate.
To get immediate help with your bailiff problem call John Galt on 07909 588 519 or 0203 509 9007.
However, there are a variety of real-life problems about the fees charged by bailiffs. These include fees being charged when they:
- Are not permitted, e.g. when no levy has been made.
- Are spurious, e.g. ‘administration’ and ‘clamping’ fees.
- Have not been “actually and necessarily” incurred.
- Are unreasonable and disproportionate to the amount of the debt being collected.
Under the National Standards for Enforcement Agents, bailiffs must provide a breakdown of the fees charged if this has been requested. You can use this breakdown to challenge any unlawful fees.
If you think the bailiff has demanded unlawful or disproportionate fees call 07909 588 519 or 0203 509 9007 to get immediate help.
