Can a bailiff enter my house?

Yes

Provided the debtor has been given a Notice of Enforcement^[1] at least seven clear days prior.^[2]

Bailiffs may not enter using force against people,^[3][6] or by putting his foot into the door.^[4]

Bailiffs enforcing unpaid court fines may enter using reasonable force,^[5] but must not use force against people.^[3][6]

Bailiffs can walk through an open or unlocked door,^[7] or, if the key is in the lock, the bailiff may open the door by turning the key.^[8]

They may not enter through an open window,^[9][10] or break a lock.^[11]

Bailiffs should not try to gain entry under false pretences; for example asking to use the toilet, or to use the telephone.^[12]

^{[1] Paragraph 7.1 of Schedule 12 of the Tribunals Courts and Enforcement Act 2007
[2] Regulation 6 of the Taking Control of Goods Regulations 2013
[3] Paragraph 24(2) Schedule 12 of the Tribunals Courts and Enforcement Act 2007
[4] Rai & Rai v Birmingham City Council [1993] (unreported)
[5] Paragraph 18(b) of Schedule 12 of the Tribunals Courts and Enforcement Act 2007
[6] Paragraph 31(5) of Schedule 12 of the Tribunals Courts and Enforcement Act 2007
[7] Paragraph 9 of Schedule 12 of the Tribunals Courts and Enforcement Act 2007
[8] Ryan v Shilcock [1851] 7 Exch 72
[9] Regulation 20(a) of the Taking Control of Goods Regulations 2014
[10] Paragraph 59 of the Taking Control of Goods: National Standards April 2014
[11] Section 1 of the Criminal Damage Act 1971
[12] Paragraph 57 of the Taking Control of Goods: National Standards, April 2014}