ChatterBank1 min ago
Civil to Criminal
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Is there a point when civil law becomes criminal? I ask the question because we had our ex landlords guilty of breaking a section of the housing act 2004 - all to do with tenancy deposit schemes - they had 14 days to pay a fine to us - they havent - tried to warrent of exercution - bailiff on their side and isn't really bothered!
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Bailiff will only go to that registered address on the warrent even though we have told them that they own a house down the road! Says because they live with their parents nothing can be levied against the debt.
I don't understand the justice system if these people break the law and then can get away with it like this - surely there needs to be a point when this becomes a criminal covictions - even if its only community service!
I don't understand the justice system if these people break the law and then can get away with it like this - surely there needs to be a point when this becomes a criminal covictions - even if its only community service!
Yes, I understand what you are saying, but the bailiffs are correct in saying that they cannot lawfully remove any goods or chattels which do not rightfully belong to the debtor. In other words, they may not enter his mother's house under ANY circumstances within the terms of the current warrant of execution. The only remaining course of action might be for you to pursue the debt by way of an attachment of earnings order, which may entail your having to return to court.