Dispute the original judgment.

Apply to stay the writ of control and set aside the judgment.^[1]

Your defence must have a reasonable prospect of success and show reason why you did not engage with the creditor before the court made the judgment.^[2]

The High Court will stay the writ of control and transfer the judgment back to the County Court. That ends the enforcement power,^[3] and revokes all the bailiffs fees and charges.^[4][5]

If bailiffs have already taken money, ask them to return it to your bank account.

If the bailiff company does not return your money, you may recover them by applying for a detailed assessment,^[6][7] and apply for your costs on an indemnity basis,^[8] or if you are representing yourself in person, you can apply for your costs at £19 an hour plus your expenses.^[9][10]

^{[1] Civil Procedure Rule 83.7(1)
[2] Civil Procedure Rule 27.11
[3] Paragraph 6(3) of Schedule 12 of the Tribunals Courts and Enforcement Act 2007
[4] Regulation 3 of the Taking Control of Goods (Fees) Regulations 2014
[5] Regulation 17(1) of the Taking Control of Goods (Fees) Regulations 2014
[6] Regulation 16 of the Taking Control of Goods (Fees) Regulations 2014
[7] Civil Procedure Rule 84.16
[8] Civil Procedure Rule 44.3
[9] Civil Procedure Rule 46.5
[10] Practice Direction 46.5 Rule 3.1}