The writ of control has your previous address. What happens if bailiffs come to your new address?


Enforcement fails

The previous address on the writ of control is evidence the Notice of Enforcement[1] was not given to the debtor.[2][3]

The writ of control is a defective instrument and the debtor can sue for damages and apply for the return of any goods or money taken.[4][5]

The debtor can apply to the High Court to stay the enforcement, [6] and set aside the default judgment.[7][8]

The debtor can ask for costs.[9]



[1] Regulation 7 of the Taking Control of Goods Regulations 2013
[2] Section 7 of the Interpretation Act 1978
[3] Paragraph 10 of Schedule 12 of the Tribunals Courts and Enforcement Act 2007
[4] Paragraph 66 of Schedule 12 of the Tribunals Courts and Enforcement Act 2007
[5] Section 4 of the Torts (Interference with Goods) Act 1977
[6] Civil Procedure Rule 23:10
[7] Civil Procedure Rule 13.2
[8] Civil Procedure Rule 12.3
[9] Civil Procedure Rule 46.5