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Can Bailiffs enter my children's room and take stuff like his PS4, TV, Lego sets etc?


No

Bailiffs may only take control of goods that belong to the debtor.[1]

If the debtor is under the age of 16, the bailiff may not take control of the goods of the debtor.[2]



[1] Paragraph 10 of Schedule 12 of the Tribunals Courts and Enforcement Act 2007.
[2] Regulation 10 of the Taking Control of Goods Regulations 2013

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