Can bailiffs take a car from behind locked gates that are not owned by the debtor?


No

Bailiffs may only take control of goods where the debtor usually lives, or trades,[1] or on any highway,[2] in England and Wales.[3]

If a bailiff wants take control of goods on land, other than described above, he must apply for that authority separately,[4] and the debtor must be given notice beforehand,[5] not less than two clear days, excluding Sundays and public holidays.[6]



[1] Paragraph 14(6) of Schedule 12 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007
[2] Paragraph 9(b) of Schedule 12 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007
[3] Section 142(2) of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007
[4] Paragraph 15 of Schedule 12 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007
[5] Regulation 30 of the Taking Control of Goods Regulations 2013
[6] Regulation 25 of the Taking Control of Goods Regulations 2013