Which Goods Can or Cannot be Seized
Goods, which can be seized
The bailiff can only seize goods which belong to the debtor. However, the bailiff can seize goods, which are jointly owned even if the other joint owner is not the debtor.
Goods which cannot be seized
The bailiff cannot seize the following:
- Goods which belong to another person
- Fixtures and fittings
- Goods on hire-purchase
- Goods which are rented
If the bailiff is collecting a County Court Judgement debt, Council Tax, or Community Charge the following goods cannot be seized:
"Such clothing, bedding, furniture, household equipment or provisions as are necessary for satisfying the basic domestic needs of the debtor and his / her family."
"Such tools, books, vehicles, and other items of employment as are necessary to the debtor for use personally in their employment, business and vocation."
If the Bailiff is collecting a Fine the following goods cannot be seized:
"The clothes and bedding of the debtor and his/her family. The tools and implements of the debtor's trade."