What kind of debts can bailiffs recover?


Council tax.[1]

Traffic Contravention Debts.[2]

Magistrates Court Fines.[3]

High Court Writs.[4]

Non-domestic rates.[5]

Rent arrears.[6]

County court judgments.[7]



[1] Regulation 34 of the Council Tax (Administration and Enforcement) Regulations 1992
[2] Civil Procedure Rule 75.7
[3] Section 76 of the Magistrates Courts Act 1980
[4] Civil Procedure Rule 83.2
[5] Regulation 12 of the Non-Domestic Rating (Collection and Enforcement) (Local Lists) Regulations 1989
[6] Rule 12 of the Distress for Rent Rules 1988
[7] Schedule 7 of the Courts Act 2003