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What happens if bailiffs cannot recover the debt? What further action can the creditor take?


Council tax.[1]

Traffic Contravention Debts.[2]

Magistrates Court Fines.[3]

High Court Writs.[4]



[1] See Don't pay council tax bailiffs, what next?
[2] See Ignore a traffic contravention debt bailiff, what happens next?
[3] See You don't pay the court fine, what next?
[4] See Ignoring a High Court Writ, what happens next?

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