Dukes Bailiffs
Dukes Bailiffs is a nationwide debt collection agency. The company is run by a family business and has over 25 years of experience in the industry. They offer a wide variety of services, from high court enforcement and commercial rent arrears recovery to eviction and parking charge notices.
A bailiff can visit a property if a County Court Judgement or Liability Order has been issued against the person owing the debt. The bailiff can also enter a home if a High Court Order has been made. When a bailiff arrives, he or she is allowed to remove trespassers and confiscate items from the property. However, they cannot enter a property on Sundays or Good Friday.
Dukes Bailiffs can be very aggressive and can hound debtors for payment. This can lead to mental health issues for the debtor and make them feel trapped. Some people have even contemplated suicide. If you are concerned about Dukes Bailiffs, you should contact a professional and get advice. You can also use the Financial Ombudsman Service to help you resolve your issue.
You should be able to settle your debt in full before any bailiffs arrive at your home. If you are unable to pay the full amount, you can make an arrangement with Dukes and pay them the minimum amount. But if you fail to make the agreed payments, you can cancel the repayment plan.
Dukes can charge a fee for each stage of its process. The fees depend on the type of action that the bailiff is taking. For instance, they may charge a “enforcement notice” fee of PS75. In addition, they can charge you disbursement costs, which cover the costs of locksmiths, auctioneer’s fees and advertising. Also, they can charge you a Compliance fee, if you receive a letter requesting payment.
Using Dukes can be expensive, so you need to know how to negotiate with them. Depending on your situation, they can cancel your repayment plans or add more charges to the payment. They can also take possession of property or other goods to satisfy your debt.
You can also talk to a debt counselor. It can be a good idea to warn the bailiff of the consequences of their licence. By doing this, you can increase the chance of your debt being resolved in a timely manner. Similarly, you can warn them that the Financial Conduct Authority has the power to fine them.
In addition, the government has implemented new regulations on the use of bailiffs. These are called the Taking Control of Goods (Fees) Regulations. These regulations outline how bailiffs can collect fees from a debtor.
When you are dealing with a bailiff, you have the right to ask them to leave your home. However, if they do not leave, you can take legal action against them. Moreover, you can file a complaint against them with the Financial Conduct Authority, if you are not satisfied with their behaviour.
Dukes offers an online complaint form and has a live chat icon. You can also contact them via email.
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